Osteopath

Recruit Therapists Limited; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Flexible schedule

Marketing support

Full admin support

Job summary

Recruit Therapists Limited is seeking an Osteopath to join a family-run gym in Ilkley. This role involves managing an adult MSK caseload with opportunities to expand into Women's Health and paediatrics. You will enjoy flexible working hours, full autonomy over your schedule, and a supportive clinic environment.

The clinic prides itself on high-quality, patient-centered care, providing substantial support for growing your practice. Ideal candidates are GOsC registered with strong interpersonal skills, ready to work collaboratively within an integrated MDT.

Qualifications

• Registered with GOsC.
• Able to build and manage your own caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload focused on MSK and Women's Health.
• Deliver structured appointments with assessment and treatment.
• Network within the community to grow caseload.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Holistic approach to care

Caseload management

Education

GOsC registered Osteopath

Job description

Job Information

• Job Role: Osteopath
• Salary: Typically £33–£44 per appointment, equivalent to ~50–55% share depending on treatment type
• Job Type: Self-employed Associate, Part-time initially (circa 3 days per week, building to full-time)
• Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire

NO SPONSORSHIP available for this role. You must have the PERMANENT RIGHT TO WORK in the UK.

Perks

• Competitive fee-per-patient model with transparent earning structure
• Fully flexible diary ownership – build your week your way
• Strong existing demand and referral streams (especially within Women’s Health and paediatrics)
• Free gym membership within a family-run facility
• Full admin support with Cliniko system in place
• Marketing support to help grow your caseload
• Access to an integrated MDT environment (PTs, coaches, rehab specialists)
• Regular CPD opportunities (internal and external speakers)
• Genuine autonomy with clinical approach (no restrictive treatment models)
• On-site parking available
• Excellent transport links (10-minute walk from bus and train stations)

Why You’ll Love It

This is one of those clinics where things have been built properly — strong reputation, loyal patient base, and genuine demand already there, particularly within Women’s Health and paediatrics.

But what really stands out is how they work. You’re given the time and space to do your job properly — no conveyor-belt clinics, no pressure to rush patients through. Just quality care, delivered in a calm, supportive environment.

It’s the kind of place where you can take pride in your work, build something sustainable, and actually enjoy the day-to-day.

About the Clinic

Our client is an independent, founder-led osteopathy clinic based within a family-run gym environment in Ilkley.

They’ve built a strong reputation over the past 5 years for delivering truly personalised, patient-centred care — with a particular focus on Women’s Health, postnatal care, paediatrics, and chronic pain.

The clinic operates with a clear philosophy: treat the person, not just the condition. Appointments are structured to allow time for full assessment, hands‑on treatment, and education — not rushed, high‑volume sessions.

The gym setting offers a unique advantage, with strong cross‑referral opportunities and access to a network of coaches and fitness professionals, while the clinic itself remains a calm, professional treatment space.

All About You

We’re open on experience level for this hire – whether you’re a new graduate looking for the right environment to grow, or a more experienced Osteopath wanting autonomy and a fresh setting.

• GOsC registered Osteopath
• Comfortable building and managing your own caseload
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to build trust and rapport quickly
• Open to a holistic, whole‑person approach to care

Desirable

• Interest or experience in Women’s Health and postnatal care
• Paediatric experience (or interest in developing this area)
• Pilates or movement‑based rehab experience
• A proactive approach to networking and community engagement

What will you be doing?

• Managing an adult MSK caseload, with clear opportunity to develop into Women’s Health and paediatrics
• Working within an environment that already has strong patient demand and referral streams
• Delivering longer, structured appointments that allow time for proper assessment, treatment, and patient education
• Building and growing your own caseload through local networking and community engagement
• Collaborating with an integrated gym and MDT network for cross‑referrals and rehab support
• Contributing to a clinic ethos focused on long‑term outcomes, not short‑term fixes

Working Hours and Environment

• Circa 3 days per week initially, with scope to build to full-time
• Full flexibility over your diary and working pattern
• Clinic based within a family‑run gym with a strong community feel
• Calm, professional treatment environment separate from the gym floor
• Not a high‑volume or conveyor‑belt setting — quality of care is prioritised
• On‑site parking available, with strong public transport links nearby

Reaching your potential

Our client is in an exciting growth phase, with plans to expand facilities (including a third treatment room) and continue building on their strong local reputation.

They are investing in marketing, admin support, and referral pathways, ensuring clinicians are well‑supported as they grow their caseload.

There is clear opportunity to develop specialist interests — particularly within Women’s Health, postnatal care, and paediatrics — and to play a meaningful role in shaping the future direction of the clinic.

This is a role for someone who wants to grow with a business, not just step into one.

Apply Here

If you are interested in making a meaningful impact with our client, please submit your CV via the portal. If you are experiencing technical issues, please send your CV to [e-mail]

We will contact all shortlisted candidates. Please note that we retain the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Our client promotes diversity and equal opportunity. Permanent right to work in the UK is required.