Lead Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital. The post focuses on acute inpatient therapy for trauma patients with fractures and those undergoing joint arthroplasty or spinal procedures, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge in orthopaedics and trauma, supervision of junior therapists, and participation in

Qualifications

• HCPC registration (Physiotherapist)
• Knowledge of orthopaedic trauma pathways
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist trauma and orthopaedic caseload autonomously
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and formulate treatment plans
• Contribute to MDT handovers and team briefings
• Supervise junior staff, students and assistants
• Develop and monitor standards of practice and participate in professional development

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC-registered physiotherapist

Job description

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital. The post focuses on acute inpatient therapy for trauma patients with fractures and those undergoing joint arthroplasty or spinal procedures, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge in orthopaedics and trauma, supervision of junior therapists, and participation in