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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist –Adult Community Health Services

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustHaslemere / Cranleigh, GU27 2BJ, South East

Salary
£41,957 to £50,387
Contract
Permanent
Location
Haslemere / Cranleigh, GU27 2BJ
Closes
11 September 2026

Overview

This is a NHS role (permanent) with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust based in Haslemere / Cranleigh, GU27 2BJ. The advertised salary is £41,957 to £50,387. Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

Senior MSK PhysiotherapistThe MSK outpatient service is an innovative and ambitious community service looking to recruit likeminded therapists.Our post is across two sites, Haslemere Hospital and Cranleigh Village Hospital. It offers the opportunity for physios to work in a supportive, evidence-based team.

One full time and 1 part time position available

Perks include:Free, limited onsite parking at both sites Monthly, half day in service training The opportunity to attend funded, external courses Wellbeing afternoons, with a team wellbeing champion Opportunities to be involved with both staff and service development Flexible working patterns Positive, happy working atmosphere Great cafes / shops locally, caf on site at Haslemere Hospital Clean, modern clinical spaces Collaboration with the Royal Surrey MSK service for training Supportive and friendly administration staffOpportunity for development within pelvic health

To work as part of the Community MSK Physiotherapy team which operates from two sites; Haslemere Community Hospital and Cranleigh Village Community Hospital. You will be based at one of these sites, Cross-site working will be required The post-holder will work as an autonomous clinician, undertaking advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. There is also opportunity for development within pelvic health. You will be able to access clinical development and regular clinical supervision & peer support. As part of the Physiotherapy team and wider trust, you will contribute to service development, and adhere to the Physiotherapy Department and Trusts policies, strategies and objectives.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients

To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload

To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments

To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals

To provide treatment to adults and children

To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training

To support students with their supervision and clinical development

To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner

To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit.

To carry out a detailed client assessment of new clients providing agreed individual treatment and management plans using clinical reasoning skills To communicate information in an understandable way to patients, and agree cooperation from the patient for treatment To communicate effectively with the patients to ensure best clinical outcomes using a range of communication styles e.g. motivation, persuasion and negotiating skills. To be flexible in communication approach and use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication Undertake health promotion or treatment activities to groups/individuals/clients and other professionals as appropriate and required To demonstrate scope of practice to colleagues and other health care professionals An Opportunity for development within pelvic health

Professional

To be legally and professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care

To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental/HPC/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards & guidelines

Adhere to all service operational local guidelines and RSCH Trust policies

To supervise physiotherapy students

To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients

To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload

To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments

To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals

To provide treatment to adults and children

To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training

To support students with their supervision and clinical development

To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner

To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit.

To carry out a detailed client assessment of new clients providing agreed individual treatment and management plans using clinical reasoning skills To communicate information in an understandable way to patients, and agree cooperation from the patient for treatment To communicate effectively with the patients to ensure best clinical outcomes using a range of communication styles e.g. motivation, persuasion and negotiating skills. To be flexible in communication approach and use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication Undertake health promotion or treatment activities to groups/individuals/clients and other professionals as appropriate and required To demonstrate scope of practice to colleagues and other health care professionals An Opportunity for development within pelvic health

Professional

To be legally and professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care

To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental/HPC/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards & guidelines

Adhere to all service operational local guidelines and RSCH Trust policies

To supervise physiotherapy students

  • Degree ( or diploma) in Physiotherapy and be on the HCP register
  • Post graduate training/qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

  • Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HPC)
  • Experience and knowledge of carrying out a range of msk assessments and procedures leading to a diagnosis and management plans , and be willing to continue to develop these skills.
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Degree ( or diploma) in Physiotherapy and be on the HCP register
  • Post graduate training/qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

  • Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HPC)
  • Experience and knowledge of carrying out a range of msk assessments and procedures leading to a diagnosis and management plans , and be willing to continue to develop these skills.
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Hospital / Craneligh Hospital

Church Lane / High Street

Haslemere / Cranleigh

GU27 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Hospital / Craneligh Hospital

Church Lane / High Street

Haslemere / Cranleigh

GU27 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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How this role compares

We hold 445 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 61% of them.

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