Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

MSK Physiotherapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist for a locum role within North East London NHS. This position sits within a community physiotherapy service, supporting patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

The Physiotherapist will manage a caseload of MSK patients, providing assessment, treatment, and onward referrals where required. The role involves delivering evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, supporting recovery, and improving functional outcomes for patients within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manage an MSK caseload within a community setting.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Provide onward referrals where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and administrative records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilise clinical systems including RIO for record keeping and data management.

About You

You will be an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a strong background in
community or outpatient MSK services. You will demonstrate confident clinical reasoning and the ability
to manage a varied caseload independently.

You will also have strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with patients and
multidisciplinary teams, as well as maintaining high standards of clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
• Experience using RIO system (essential).
• NHS Smartcard required.
• Experience with e-referrals desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills including use of Excel.

Contract & Salary

• Role: MSK Physiotherapist – Band 6
• Sector: North East London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 or 08:30–16:30
• Working Pattern: Shift-based
• Salary: Negotiable
• Reference Code: U. GJMWF. 021004. B20125

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with community experience within North East London NHS, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this MSK Physiotherapist role, apply using the form on the page.