Senior Trauma & Orthopaedics Physiotherapist - Band 6

Belfast Health And Social Care Trust; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 to work in Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, manage a varied caseload across fracture care, inpatients and outpatients, and provide expert advice to colleagues while supervising less experienced staff.

The role emphasizes flexible working, clinical governance, and participation in audits and education.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practise.
• Experience in MSK trauma and orthopaedics is essential.
• Ability to supervise less experienced staff and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage own caseload with specialist assessment and treatment.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in day-to-day caseload management.
• Contribute to departmental policies, audits and service development.
• Provide education and support to patients and carers on home management.

Skills

HCPC registered

MSK trauma & orthopaedics experience

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 to work in Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, manage a varied caseload across fracture care, inpatients and outpatients, and provide expert advice to colleagues while supervising less experienced staff.

The role emphasizes flexible working, clinical governance, and participation in audits and education.