Physiotherapist Grade 3

Healthscope; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist for a part-time role (20 hours per week) over 12 months. This position involves leading physiotherapy assessments, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy and be AHPRA registered with at least 7 years of clinical experience, including exposure to neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation. The role offers a supportive team environment and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Internal and external PD opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years clinical experience.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Interest in developing pain management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality physiotherapy assessment and intervention.
• Assist with department operational management.
• Provide leadership to staff within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical practice skills in rehabilitation assessment and intervention

Experience in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisation and time management skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation

Maternity Leave role – 12 months – Part time 20 hours per week

Are you a Senior Physiotherapist looking to join a dynamic interdisciplinary rehabilitation team?

Do you have a passion for managing a varied fast stream rehabilitation case load? This is the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality physiotherapy assessment and intervention to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of our patients.
• Assist the physiotherapy team leader and allied health manager with department operational management.
• Clinical leadership for the inpatient physio team.
• Supervision/mentoring of Grade 2 / Grade 1 physios and students.
• Lead program development and quality improvement activities within the Allied Health Department.
• Co‑ordinate and lead professional development/training.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure a positive and harmonious working environment within the team.
• Act as a valued member of an inter‑disciplinary team including nursing teams, allied health teams and medical personnel, participating in case conferences and family conferences and actively contributing to team processes and practices.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure patients receive a high quality of care across the health care continuum.
• Maintain professional and constructive working relationships with our VMO partners using a customer service mindset to enable high quality patient outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 7 years clinical experience.
• Excellent clinical practice skills in rehabilitation assessment and intervention.
• Experience in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Interest in developing pain management skills.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment.
• Internal and external PD opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Be part of a large hospital network for shared learning and opportunities.

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation no matter the role; every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive memorable experiences alongside our quality care in every moment of every day. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

Applications close: 20th December 2025

For further enquiries: Allied Health Manager Sophie Fraser

To Apply: Please click on the Apply button below to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.