Specialist (Enhanced level) Physiotherapist, Band 7

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist for an enhanced level post with advanced clinic diagnostic practice. This post will cover a maternity leave and you will join our integrated advanced practitioner service and therapy team. The role responsibilities include Specialist Triage for orthopaedic and MSK referrals, offering advanced clinical diagnosis, prevention and supported self-management advice, early treatment and referral as required. Multi-disciplinary working alongside our consultants in orthopaedics and pain medicine supports delivery through collaborative clinical pathways. Our job planned service supports working across the four pillars of practice.

Main duties of the job

You will have a broad musculoskeletal capability, integrating advanced clinical reasoning and autonomy in diagnosing and managing patients. You will use a patient-centred approach to deliver high quality, best MSK health management approach for our patients. You will have had experienced working in an enhanced or advanced role, demonstrating a progressive mind set and a clear sense of direction regarding personal and service development is important. You would be a resource for supporting development of other health professionals and less experienced staff and contribute to our training programme.

About us

As a team, we are committed to delivering high quality, value-based healthcare for our patient population across the integrated MSKpathway.

We have a culture of facilitated learning and supervision against MSK capability frameworks, and masters' programmes. We would support the successful candidate to deliver safe consistent practice.

We are actively engaged in research and have a proven record of leading trials with Oxford University and NIHR.

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0233

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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