Band 6 Locum Adults Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6 (2 Roles)

Job Overview

We are recruiting two experienced Band 6 Physiotherapists to join NELFT (North East London NHS Foundation Trust) in Havering. These locum roles sit within the Community Adults MSK Service and offer an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy across a varied adult caseload.  

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll assess, treat, and manage patients with a range of MSK conditions, supporting recovery, independence, and long-term wellbeing within the community.

Key Responsibilities

– Manage a diverse caseload of MSK patients, delivering evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment.  

– Develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.  

– Undertake clinical administration, documentation, and onward referrals in line with NHS and HCPC standards.  

– Use Rio (essential) and other clinical systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.  

– Liaise with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.  

– Provide advice, education, and exercise programmes to promote self-management and recovery.  

– Contribute to service development and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the MSK team.  

About You

You’ll be an experienced and confident Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a strong background in assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation. You’ll demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and IT skills, including the use of Rio systems.  

This role is ideal for a motivated clinician who enjoys working autonomously within a multidisciplinary community setting, supporting patients to achieve lasting improvements in health and mobility.

Requirements

– Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy  

– Current HCPC registration  

– Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as an MSK Physiotherapist (essential)  

– Proficiency in Rio clinical systems (essential)  

– Experience using E-referrals (desirable)  

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone and email communication  

– Competent in Microsoft Excel and clinical documentation  

– Ability to manage caseloads independently and work collaboratively within a team  

Contract & Salary

– Contract type: Locum  

– Contract length: Ongoing  

– Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00–16:00 or 08:30–16:30)  

– Location: NELFT – Havering (North East London NHS)  

– Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience  

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced MSK Physiotherapist looking for a locum role in a supportive community service, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the page.

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