Physiotherapist

St Joseph's Hospital; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 35 days annual leave pro rata

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Contributory pension

Free parking

Subsidised food and drink

Blue Light Card

Private Health Insurance for you & a 1

Access to UK GP 24/7

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

St Joseph's Hospital is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to join the inpatient team in Newport. You will perform assessments, deliver treatments, and support patient rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires HCPC and CSP membership, a BSc in Physiotherapy, and an interest in research and audit. The position involves evenings and weekends and offers access to pension, private health insurance for you and a family member, and other staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy BSc Hons degree
• HCPC & CSP Membership
• Completion of student placements in the MSK field
• Competence in the management of an inpatient and inpatient Physiotherapy service
• Demonstrate an interest in research, audit and ensuring practice is evidence-based
• Good understanding of the current challenges facing the current health economy and implications for MSK therapies
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapy
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others
• Reliable, logical and organised
• Physiotherapy MSc

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to inpatients
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective physiotherapy services
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of physiotherapy services

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Manual therapy

Exercise therapy

Research & audit

Clinical governance

Attention to detail

Stress management

Reliability

Diplomacy

Education

Physiotherapy BSc Hons degree

HCPC & CSP Membership

Physiotherapy MSc

Job description

Area: Centre for Clinical Physiotherapy (Inpatients)

Responsible to: Physiotherapy Manager

Hours: 30 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

• Minimum 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking
• Subsidised food and drink from our St Joe's Café
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Private Health Insurance for you & a family member
• Access to UK GP 24/7
• Monthly Wellbeing activities

Our Values – Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At St Joseph's Hospital, our values guide the way we work and the care we provide. We are looking for people who share and demonstrate these in their day-to-day role:

Caring - we treat patients, colleagues and visitors with empathy, kindness, and respect.

Collaborative - we work together across teams and professions to achieve the best outcomes.

Transparent - we are open, honest, and accountable in everything we do.

Efficient - we use our time and resources effectively to deliver safe, high-quality services.

Sustainable - we make decisions that support long-term wellbeing and the responsible use of resources.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that not only delivers excellent care but also lives these values every day.

Full job description can be found on our website, but please see the need to know, at a glance.

As our Physiotherapist (Inpatients), you will be instrumental in supporting patients' recovery and wellbeing through expert assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital to deliver outstanding patient care, while contributing to the continuous improvement and development of our physiotherapy services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Physiotherapist to join our inpatient physiotherapy team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients across a range of inpatient specialties. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their recovery, promote independence, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based physiotherapy services.

• Physiotherapy BSc Hons Degree
• HCPC & CSP Membership
• Completion of student placements in the MSK field
• Competence in the management of an inpatient and inpatient Physiotherapy service
• Demonstrate an interest in research, audit and ensuring practice is evidence-based
• Good understanding of the current challenges facing the current health economy and implications for MSK therapies
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapy
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others
• Reliable, logical and organised
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines
• Able to work at intense levels on concentration during most of the working day
• Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
• Physiotherapy MSc

Other important information

For further details on St Joseph's Hospital and the full job description please see the

URL: https://www.stjosephshospital.co.uk/careers/allied-healthcare-professionals/physiotherapist/

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 8th September 2026.

Please note that the interview date for this vacancy is Friday 18th September.

We welcome applications from all candidates, however; please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date and encourage early applications to ensure consideration. We will only be able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted. We appreciate your understanding.

As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance, so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the requirements for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Services to check for any previous criminal records.

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