NHS
Specialist Physiotherapist Overview
| Company Name | NHS |
| Job Role | Specialist Physiotherapist |
| Qualifications | Not Specified |
| Category | Healthcare Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Rest of UK |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist to join the North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre. This role involves working closely with a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist and offers various opportunities to engage in improvement initiatives and regular training sessions with the broader orthopaedic team. We seek an innovative and patient-focused therapist who is passionate about managing elective orthopaedic patients and delivering high-quality care.
Main Responsibilities
- Function as an independent practitioner to evaluate and treat your own patient caseload, delivering specialized physiotherapy services focused on orthopaedics.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to assess and manage patients with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including complex cases, while ensuring accurate and thorough patient documentation.
- Work closely with senior physiotherapists to enhance the Orthopaedic Therapy Service.
- Provide both formal and informal training and educational support to physiotherapy colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and students.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to service improvements alongside senior physiotherapy staff.
Requirements
- Must be a registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Possess a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Desirable to be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Evidence of postgraduate training relevant to the role is preferred.
- Essential experience includes working within a Physiotherapy team or a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient environment.
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a variety of core and specialized areas is required.
- Desirable to have prior experience at Band 6 level and involvement in Special Interest Groups.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from £45,953 to £54,254 per annum.
- Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
- Opportunity to participate in continuous professional development and training.
- Engagement in service improvement initiatives.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Degree Requirement: Not Specified
Visa Sponsorship Promising
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.