• Job Description

  Req#: C9301-25-0801?language=en&page=688&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The post is permanent full time position, however, job share and part time requests will be considered.

  This post would be an excellent for an individual looking to further their knowledge and skills in the MSK field.We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator and you will need to be open, honest and compassionate andable to work alone and as part of a team. Commitment to patient care is paramount as you will be assisting them in achieving their maximum potential. An understanding of rehabilitation and as well as previous experience of working as a physiotherapy/therapy assistant is desirable.

  Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is an excellent IST programme and regular clinical supervision provided as well as career opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.

  This post will be based in the Staffordshire Moorlands area. However, you will need to be flexible and able to travel to work in various locations to support the service especially with our exercise groups.

  All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.

  Main duties of the job

  As part of your role in the MSK Service you will:

  • Independently manage your own patient case load.
  • Assess mobility issues and provide walking aids as well as assess post-operative Total Hip and Knee Replacement patients.
  • Implement and progress treatment/ exercise programmes for patients in your care.
  • Provide education and run our exercise groups.
  • Work closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
  • Provide some administrative support to the team.
  • Support service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
  • Participate in the IST programme and regular clinical supervision.

  About us

  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

  o Supporting your career development and progression.

  o Excellent NHS Pension scheme

  o Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

  o Options for flexible working

  Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

  Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year PA

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  301-ME-25-7268818

  Job locations

  North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

  Staffordshire Moorlands

  ST13 5BQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • NVQ III or equivalent (B tech)

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualification training relevant to clinical practice/ MSK

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant assistant experience to the role including management of MSK/health conditions
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
  • Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with health conditions, pain and disability

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a community setting - preferably NHS
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Previous experience of lone working

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • NVQ III or equivalent (B tech)

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualification training relevant to clinical practice/ MSK

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant assistant experience to the role including management of MSK/health conditions
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
  • Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with health conditions, pain and disability

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a community setting - preferably NHS
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Previous experience of lone working

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

  Staffordshire Moorlands

  ST13 5BQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

  Staffordshire Moorlands

  ST13 5BQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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