Band 7 Physiotherapist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join a College contract in South East London. This permanent role involves shaping and leading physiotherapy services while working with young adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should have a BSc in Physiotherapy, relevant registrations, and significant postgraduate experience in physiotherapy and educational settings. Competitive salary and manageable caseloads are offered.

Qualifications

• BSc (Physiotherapy) degree.
• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist with indemnity insurance.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in physiotherapy.
• Experience in educational settings and with clients with severe learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects promoting fitness and wellbeing.
• Support students with complex needs in physical activities.
• Provide meaningful, movement-based interventions.

Job description

Overview

Blackstone Recruitment is working with a Private company that is recruiting a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their College contract based in South East London.

This is a Permanent job to start ASAP.

Job Summary

This is the sole physiotherapy role within our service, giving you the chance to shape and lead the development of our physiotherapy provision from the ground up. You'll be fully supported by our leadership team and benefit from expert external clinical supervision, ensuring you feel confident and connected in your role.

You'll be working as part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team across two specialist colleges for young adults with learning disabilities (ages 19-25), located in Bexley and Lambeth. The therapy team is deeply embedded in both settings, with strong relationships across staff and leadership, and a collaborative culture that supports innovation and creativity.

Caseloads are small and manageable, allowing you to deliver high-quality, flexible physiotherapy support tailored to the needs of each college. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead universal and targeted projects promoting general fitness and wellbeing.
• Support students with more complex needs to engage in physical activity and disability sports, both within and beyond the college environment.
• Help young adults prepare for life after college through meaningful, movement-based interventions.

Job Specifics

Salary: £38,265 - £43,246 pro-rata, inclusive of London Weighting (full time equivalent £54,665 - £61,781)

Working Hours: 3.5 days per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Essential Requirements

• BSc (Physiotherapy) degree
• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist with appropriate indemnity insurance in place
• Evidence form CPD portfolio of ongoing relevant postgraduate training both theoretical and practical up to a Master’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in physiotherapy; Evidence of organisational and supervisory experience
• Experience of working in education settings; Experience of working with clients with severe learning disability and complex medical needs
• Experience of working with children & young people with physical and complex neurological conditions and co-morbidities

For further information on this role, please contact Ella Wratten at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.

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