Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK IP and OP
Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist with experience in both musculoskeletal out-patients and trauma orthopaedics to work in our large Therapy Services department, joining our established adult outpatient musculoskeletal therapy service in a part-time role. UHS is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and is fast paced and busy so if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapist looking for a challenge, we would love to hear from you.

You will be working with a team of experienced MSK physiotherapists up to and including Consultant physiotherapists and will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through our in-service training programme, with access to regular supervision and a personal development plan.

The department is open from Monday to Friday, and you will be expected to work over a 4-day working pattern. The post holder will also be involved in the provision of our orthopaedic weekend service, as well as participating in the evening /night respiratory on call rota. We are committed to providing any extra training and development required for the individual to achieve both competency and confidence in these areas.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 188-CL051126

Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include clinical care of patients within the defined clinical area working under direction of their Clinical Team Lead and Divisional Therapy manager.

The postholder may work within one clinical speciality, or may work across various clinical areas, in a rotational capacity.

We are looking for a 0.73 wte (27.5 hours per week) B6 Physiotherapist with both musculoskeletal knowledge and skills, who is highly motivated and keen to further develop their expertise in this area.

Within the MSK Outpatient dept the clinician will rotate through different MSK specialities with appropriate training and supervision provided in each area. Currently those specialities involve hands, lower limb reconstruction, hydrotherapy, Emergency Dept and orthopaedics. This can involve cross-site travel to the Royal South Hants hospital where clinics are held.

For in-patient working you will be based on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, part of UHS working as a Major Trauma centre. This work involves both elective and trauma work, across 7-days according to the roster.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist, with B5 experience and specific interest in MSK conditions
• HCPC registered, or in the process of applying
• Post graduate experience working within the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist in both the musculoskeletal outpatient and in-patient orthopaedic services
• Recent experience working as part of an acute respiratory on-call rota, including adults, paediatrics and intensive care
• Specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning in the management of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Evidence of self-development through post registration CPD
• Experience of supervising staff / students

Desirable skills

• Clinical Educators course
• Previous experience of audit/service evaluation/Research

Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews. The interviews will take place in person on 18th Dec. No virtual interviews will be offered. We do not accept CV applications. Due to the TRAC system, you will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We provide a 7-day therapy service for our Trust and therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holiday, in a rota basis. For Physiotherapists this includes our acute respiratory out of hours service (On-call) at night and weekends which includes children and adults, acute wards and intensive care.

Contact
If you are interested in applying for this post and fulfil the essential criteria, please contact Kate Butler for further information on 023 8120 8317 or e-mail Matthew.ruane@uhs.nhs.uk. For other therapy opportunities please email: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Essential:

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area

Trust Values (Essential): Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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