PhysiotherapistNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team.

We offer:

• A high level of clinical support from trained senior staff, First Contact Practitioners and a team of Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners
• Encouragement to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service programme
• An innovative and forward thinking department
• A friendly and sociable team
• Flexible working
• Brand new clinical base, with purpose built treatment rooms and gym facilities.

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic band 5 physiotherapist who is keen to learn and to develop their clinical skills in musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Someone who is flexible and a team player.
• A driver with access to a vehicle.
• Someone that has had some previous NHS experience.

Please note interviews will take place on Friday 9 October for this role.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a mixed musculoskeletal caseload as well as participating in rehabilitation classes.

Continued professional and personal development is vital in this development post. The post holder will be part of an active in-service training programme and encouraged to participate in regular CPD activity.

Job description

The post holder is responsible for:

Delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service.

Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for full details.

About us

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS Net Zero ambition.

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