Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical

Annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Flu jabs

On-site discounts

Cycle to work

Career development

UK visa sponsorship

Job summary

The New Foscote Hospital seeks a senior physiotherapist to lead the orthopaedic post-operative physiotherapy program and oversee outpatient musculoskeletal clinics. The role combines hands-on clinical work with strategic leadership and weekend rota responsibilities, supporting hospital senior management on physiotherapy practice.

HCPC registration with over five years in the UK is required. The post involves managing a team, developing policies, and ensuring high standards of care in a private

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist and CSP member
• HCPC registration held for more than five years
• Previous UK experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative physiotherapy for orthopaedic patients
• Manage outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinics
• Provide direct leadership and operational management to the physiotherapy department
• Lead the support and management of all physiotherapy functions across the hospital
• Manage clinical caseloads with assessment, treatment and follow-up
• Develop, implement and evaluate physiotherapy policies and practices
• Advise hospital senior management on physiotherapy practice
• Maintain hands-on clinical role within the department
• Collaborate with sports medicine consultants
• Mentor and develop staff
• Promote evidence-based best practice
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies

Skills

CSP/HCPC codes

MS Office

IT systems

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Job description

This senior post sits within the physiotherapy department of The New Foscote Hospital, part of Akessa Healthcare Group. The core of the work is post-operative physiotherapy for orthopaedic patients, running outpatient musculoskeletal clinics, and leading and managing the department's physiotherapy functions. It is a hands‑on senior role that also involves the weekend rota and advising hospital senior management, and it arises from the expansion of services at the hospital. Only physiotherapists registered with the HCPC for more than five years are eligible.

What the job involves

• Provide post-operative physiotherapy for orthopaedic patients
• Manage outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinics
• Provide direct leadership, support and operational management to the physiotherapy department
• Lead the support and management of all physiotherapy functions across the hospital
• Manage clinical caseloads, with assessment, treatment and follow-up to the highest standard
• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate physiotherapy policies and practices in the department
• Advise and support hospital senior management on all physiotherapy practice
• Work in a hands‑on clinical role within the department
• Work closely with sports medicine consultants
• Mentor and develop the skills and knowledge of others
• Promote evidence-based best practice
• Apply legislation and policies, and ensure others comply with them

What’s required

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration held for more than five years

Experience

• Previous UK experience in a similar role

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC codes, guidance and their implications for practice
• Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 or the Care Standards Act, and CQC requirements
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and use internal and external IT systems
• High standards of verbal and written communication
• Time management and organisational skills

Other

• Ability to deal with sensitive and, at times, distressing matters
• Respect for patient confidentiality
• Flexible approach to work
• Reliability and dependability
• Commitment to the Core Values of Professional Service, Clinical Excellence and Quality Care
• Demonstration of the Five CIVIC Duties: Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualifications
• Additional postgraduate education and experience in a relevant area of expertise
• Additional skills or interests, such as men's health, women's health, hand therapy, Pilates or acupuncture
• Experience of working in a private hospital

What’s offered

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Annual leave entitlement and enhanced sick pay
• Employee health and wellbeing programme and free flu jabs
• Discounted on-site food and drinks, plus employee, friends and family discounts
• Cycle to work scheme, referral programme and company events
• Ample opportunities for personal and career development
• UK visa sponsorship