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MSK Physiotherapist – Band 6

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Area: South West London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing (initial 3 months or until substantive staff member returns)

Start: ASAP

Job Overview

An experienced Outpatient MSK Physiotherapist (Band 6) is required to join a supportive and well-established outpatient service. The service receives consultant referrals primarily from Trauma & Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Pain services, with the highest volume from T&O.

Clinical Responsibilities

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  • Assess and treat a wide range of outpatient MSK conditions.
     

  • Manage post-fracture and post-operative patients including ACL reconstruction, joint arthroplasty, foot and ankle surgery and upper limb surgery.
     

  • Deliver both acute phase management and longer-term rehabilitation in the outpatient setting.
     

  • Apply sound clinical reasoning to select and deliver appropriate assessment and treatment techniques.
     

  • Manage a large and varied caseload autonomously.
     

  • Depending on experience, provide MSK treatment to staff members.

   

  Professional Support

   

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    • Weekly supervision with a Band 7 Physiotherapist.
       

    • Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary outpatient team.
       

    • Strong emphasis on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

     

    Skills & Experience Required

     

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      • Proven Band 6 Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy experience.
         

      • Experience managing consultant referrals from Trauma & Orthopaedics.
         

      • Strong understanding of professional and legal responsibilities within MSK outpatient practice.
         

      • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
         

      • Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues and external contacts.
         

      • Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.

       

      Working Hours

       

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        • Monday: 08:00 – 18:00
           

        • Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:00
           

        • Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:00
           

        • Thursday: 08:00 – 17:30
           

        • Friday: Off
           

        • Total: 37.5 hours per week

        Code:  U. AH0012Q5. 019001.B19472