MSK Clinician (Physiotherapy Outpatients)

The closing date is 7th Jun 2026 Anticipated Interview date(s) 18th and 19th June 2026

Job summary

The MSK Service is looking to recruit a number of MSK clinicians into the outpatients team to work in various localities (Oak Park, Southampton, Portsmouth). The teams form part of a larger MSK service which takes pride in delivering high quality care & rehabilitation. We encourage conversations around flexible working options.

Working closely with primary & secondary care colleagues, the MSK teams serve the local community in outpatient settings across Hampshire. Caseloads are varied & referrals are received directly from GPs/FCP & Secondary care Consultants as well as self-referrals.

The MSK team is committed to continued professional development & promote evidence-based practise to ensure a high standard of care throughout the service. As a valued team member, you will have opportunities to develop your four pillars of practice, working alongside specialists and exercise rehab instructors and benefitting from an extensive professional development programme including regular clinical supervision & band 5 training sessions, CPD funding through our ACE academy, & support towards progressing in your career.

We encourage you to contact Pritha Kulkarni (***email_hidden***) for Hampshire, Stefan Stefan ([email protected]) for Portsmouth or Lindsay Baylis ([email protected]) for Portsmouth to arrange an informal visit and discuss the role further.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

1.Undertakes a musculoskeletal assessment of patients and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.

2.Develop a role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of rehabilitation assistants, students and other members of the multi disciplinary team as required.

3.Participates in evidence based projects, assists in implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.

4.There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the trust if the service requires it.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC or equivalent registration
• Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact

Pritha Kulkarni

***email_hidden***

03003730212

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

348-CSS-11428

Job locations

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre

William Macleod Way

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Jubilee House

Medina Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3NH