Senior Physiotherapist, Highly Specialised

For questions about this job, contact: Name Amy Hopwood Position Clinical Physiotherapy Manager Email amy.hopwood1@nhs.net Job Information Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June 2026. Why you should join our Team This role sits within the wider MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Service, providing a unique opportunity to develop and deliver specialist obstetric MSK physiotherapy within a well-established, supportive and experienced musculoskeletal team. The successful candidate will work closely with MSK physiotherapists alongside obstetricians, midwives, consultants, GPs, and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care for women experiencing pregnancy-related and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions. Our MSK outpatient service has a strong reputation for delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care within a positive and collaborative working environment. The team is supportive, approachable, and committed to continuous learning, with a strong emphasis on
professional development, shared expertise and service improvement. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop specialist interests and take part in audit, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives. What makes this role special is the opportunity to shape and further develop obstetric MSK physiotherapy pathways within the wider MSK service while benefiting from the support and experience of a large physiotherapy department. The role offers a high level of clinical autonomy alongside excellent peer support, supervision, and opportunities for advanced practice development. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about women's health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and is looking to join a progressive, friendly, and forward-thinking MSK service where innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued. What you will bring to the role We are looking for an experienced and motivated clinician who will bring strong MSK expertise
and a passion for women's health into our MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Service. You will contribute to the development and delivery of specialist obstetric MSK care within a supportive, forward-thinking team. You will bring: Advanced experience in MSK assessment and management, including obstetric and postnatal presentations Strong clinical reasoning and autonomous caseload management skills Experience working in MSK outpatient services with complex patient presentations Excellent communication and MDT working skills Experience in supervision, teaching and supporting junior staff/students Experience in service development, audit and quality improvement Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload Enthusiasm for developing specialist skills within obstetric MSK physiotherapy About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by
our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We're committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We're looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government
regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.