Job summary
We are excited to advertise for a Band 7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. In our large MSK team we are looking for a physiotherapist with extensive experience and expertise in managing the range of MSK conditions and in return you will receive support in the form of a well structured supervision programme and access to internal/external training. You will have the opportunity to lead a small team in the department and develop staff. We support undergraduate students on placement throughout the year. Our service provides MSK physiotherapy to the patients of Enfield and the South Hertfordshire area. The successful candidate will be based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and will have the opportunity to work at outreach clinics in this area.

Main duties of the job
To perform comprehensive specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.To contribute to and support the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols with support and guidance from the MSK managerTo undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitionerIn line with the rest of the team, to liaise with GPs and Consultants and other professional staff in order to develop and maintain good working relationshipsTo develop and demonstrate specialist skills within the field and support management in an agreed area of musculo-skeletal care.

About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-NMUH-7955090-A
Job locations: Chase Farm Hospital, Chase Farm, Enfield, EN2 8JL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

• Member of CSP
• Relevant training and education

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
• The ability to recognise and work with diversity
• Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Supervision and teaching experience
• Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
• Audit and Evaluation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of how NHS policy and strategy impact on own workload
• Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
• Awareness of Research and evaluation.

Experience
Essential

• 2 years working as a Band 6 MSK physiotherapist in outpatients.
• 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience in the core area
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.

Desirable

• Experience of GP practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
• NHS experience
• Band 7 experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
• Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
• Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills

Other requirements
Essential

• Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
• To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care

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