Job summary
Exciting opportunity for an experienced MSK therapist to join our friendly, dynamic and innovative Carlisle integrated MSK outpatient team, based at The Sands Centre, Carlisle. You will also have the opportunity to work across our satellite clinics in North Medical Centre and Brampton Hospital.

This post involves working closely with experienced clinicians, including advanced practitioners. You will be working in a busy department which receives referrals from general practice (including First Contact Practitioners), consultants, midwives as well as patients themselves. Depending on experience the post provides an opportunity to be responsible for undergraduate clinical education at the University of Cumbria clinic, as we regularly welcome students from the university of Cumbria for both non-elective and elective placements. You will also be expected to provide support and clinical supervision for less experienced clinicians and physiotherapy technicians.

The department runs several successful rehabilitation classes and water based classes, which are available to individual patients. This role provides great scope for professional growth within a supportive team.

You will partake in monthly In Service Training sessions which include all MSK clinicians within NCIC, often involving external speakers.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, determine clinical diagnosis, and to develop and implement specialist treatment plans for patients with increasing clinical complexity within clinic and community settings.
• To perform comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions and multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. This may include interpretation and analysis of clinical and non - clinical information and investigations.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with all patients.
• To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals to ensure an integrated approach to care.
• To provide education, support and training to physiotherapy colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.
• To undertake audit and participate in research activities as appropriate.
• To work independently knowing own limitations and seeking guidance accordingly.
• To complete comprehensive accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• To adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-8350973
Closing date: 16 November 2026

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Essential qualifications and experience

• CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent degree in rehabilitation or therapy.
• HCPC registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
• Previous post-graduate experience including MSK Out-patients
• Specific MSK experience
• Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Relevant post-graduate MSc modules or degree
• Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR).
• Evidence of previous telehealth experience
• Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)

Important information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.