Job summary
The Musculoskeletal Interface (MSKI) service in Sirona care & health have an exciting opportunity within our leadership team. We are looking for applicant with significant MSK experience to work in our integrated and dynamic interface service within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). This Locality Operational Lead role combines leadership and operational management with an orthopaedic, interface clinical caseload in North Somerset.

Main duties of the job

• Management of clinical caseload demonstrating highly developed clinical reasoning and decision making as part of an orthopedic, RTT pathway.
• Specialist understanding and selection of diagnostic investigations and ability to independently process test findings to make an appropriate, evidence based plan for patients.
• Line management of B8a and B7 clinicians within the MSKI and first contact Physiotherapy services.
• To manage day to day operational activities in terms of scheduling, capacity and demand modelling, complaints and patient safety incidents.
• To support delivery of governance activities in line with the service audit calendar to comply with service related protocols and policies.
• To undertake investigation and response of patient complaints and concerns.
• To undertake investigation of adverse events and in line with the patient safety Investigation framework.
• To engage in CQC compliance modules and ensure service delivery in line with this.

About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Closing date: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 083-8313710-HO
Location: North Somerset Community Hospital, 62-68 Old Street, Clevedon, BS21 6BS

Person Specification
Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience working in Musculoskeletal field
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and clinical practice of peers and junior staff
• Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan service delivery
• Evidence of operational decision making related to staff and service delivery

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and experience of referring for and interpreting diagnostic MSK bloods

Essential qualifications and training

• Holds an Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification or working towards it.
• IRMER qualified and experience of requesting and interpreting MSK imaging independently
• Completion of an undergraduate diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable qualifications and training

• Post graduate qualification in delivering Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Completion of relevant Leadership and/or management training course.
• Post graduate training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Testing.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Apply through our website.

Employer contact: Rebecca Kate Poulton, Clinical and Operational Lead MSK Interface Service, rebecca.poulton2@nhs.net, 07970196372