Physiotherapist

Healthcare Management Trust; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Management Trust is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs. This bank role offers flexible shifts to match availability and supports professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in Physiotherapy and ongoing CPD, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred care and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• A degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Delivering physiotherapy interventions through face-to-face appointments, group sessions and remote consultations.
• Undertaking comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and developing diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Managing your own caseload, prioritising referrals and appointments by clinical need.
• Designing and delivering individualised treatment programmes informed by evidence-based practice.
• Explaining proposed treatments clearly and obtaining informed consent.

Skills

Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD

Communication skills

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Are you a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people? Do you believe in delivering compassionate, person-centred care that helps every patient achieve the best possible outcomes?At the Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), we are looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care tailored to the individual needs of our patients.This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, develop meaningful relationships and contribute to a service that puts people first.

About us

At HMT, our vision is to be the most innovative and best-quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our purpose is to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome. Our charitable mission is to provide quality and innovative care solutions to people with complex needs within marginalised community settings. We believe in collaboration, innovation and doing the right thing for the people we support. We are passionate about delivering compassionate care, embracing new ideas and creating an environment where our people can bring their authentic selves to work. Our values guide everything we do. We are:

• Caring – putting patients and residents at the heart of our decisions.
• Enterprising – embracing innovation and seeking better ways to deliver care.
• Resourceful – finding practical solutions to meet individual needs.
• Authentic – being genuine, respectful and true to ourselves.
• Accountable – taking responsibility for our actions and the quality of our care.

If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Physiotherapist at HMT, you will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to patients, taking responsibility for your own designated caseload and working autonomously within professional and clinical guidelines.You will use your clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop individualised treatment plans, support rehabilitation and evaluate patient progress. Working collaboratively with patients, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will help ensure that care is effective, compassionate and responsive to changing needs.You will also contribute your specialist knowledge to the wider team, offering advice and guidance to colleagues and other professionals to support the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service.This is a Bank role so it is not contracted to fixed hours; instead, you can pick shifts that align with your availability. Our Bank workers enable HMT to managing fluctuating demand, such as covering staff absences, busy periods, or unexpected workload increases whilst offering you the flexibility pick up shifts as available.What you’ll be doingIn this varied and rewarding role, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering physiotherapy interventions through face-to-face appointments, group sessions and remote consultations using telephone or IT systems.
• Undertaking comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, interpreting clinical and non-clinical information, and developing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Managing your own caseload effectively, prioritising referrals and appointments according to clinical need.
• Designing and delivering individualised treatment programmes informed by evidence-based practice, clinical assessment and professional judgement.
• Using a range of treatment approaches, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy where appropriate, and other suitable interventions.
• Explaining proposed treatments clearly, checking patient understanding and obtaining valid informed consent.
• Working appropriately within the legal framework when supporting patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment, including situations involving a relevant Power of Attorney.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes, reassessing needs and adapting treatment plans to maximise progress and independence.
• Communicating effectively with patients who may experience difficulties with communication, understanding, hearing or vision, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrating excellent practical skills, manual dexterity and clinical coordination when assessing and treating patients.
• Acting as a source of physiotherapy expertise and providing advice to patients, colleagues and the wider MDT.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring referrals and appointments are appropriately recorded on the patient administration system.
• Working in accordance with HMT clinical policies, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) guidance and relevant national and local standards.
• Following safeguarding procedures, recognising and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Contributing to service evaluation, audit and continuous improvement, helping to ensure care remains safe, effective and of the highest possible quality.

What you’ll bringWe are looking for a compassionate, proactive and adaptable professional who combines strong clinical knowledge with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.Essential qualifications

• A degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, evidence-based physiotherapy practice and relevant national guidelines.
• The ability to assess patients, exercise sound clinical judgement and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet diverse patient needs.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with other healthcare professionals and the wider MDT.
• The ability to manage and prioritise a designated caseload efficiently, balancing clinical priorities with service demands.
• A flexible and responsive approach to changing service requirements.
• A commitment to safeguarding, professional standards, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• The ability to evaluate treatment outcomes and contribute to service delivery reviews and clinical audit.

Why join HMT?At HMT, you will be part of an organisation with a clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through innovative, high-quality care.You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to patients with complex needs.
• Use and develop your clinical expertise in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
• Deliver individualised care that recognises each patient’s needs, circumstances and goals.
• Contribute ideas and help shape the ongoing development of our physiotherapy service.
• Work within a values-led organisation committed to compassionate care, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you will be joining a team that believes every interaction matters and that everyone deserves to receive the best possible care.Ready to make every contact count?If you are a qualified, HCPC-registered Physiotherapist who shares our commitment to compassionate, innovative and person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.