Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist – Band 6

Department: Inpatients/Therapy

Speciality: MSK, Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy, Respiratory, Gynaecology, Colorectal, and General Surgical Care.

Hours: 15 hours per week – Saturdays and Sundays

Shift times: 09:00AM – 16:30PM

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: £18,744 per annum (With a Pay award pending)

As a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to our patients undergoing orthopaedic rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation, and hydrotherapy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Experience in post-surgery care in gynaecology, colorectal, urology, breast, care of the elderly, critical care and respiratory, and general medicine is highly advantageous.

This weekend-only contract offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing flexibility for work-life balance. The role requires availability every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4.30 pm, totalling 15 hours per week. The salary for this position is £18,744 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the surgeons and interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care is delivered in line with hospital and surgical protocols.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualised treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation needs, hydrotherapy, respiratory, gynaecology, colorectal, and general surgical care.
• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to optimise patient recovery and functional outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Lead hydrotherapy sessions and implement specialised physiotherapy programmes tailored to inpatient needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy practice through professional development activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration and CSP membership.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in the UK, as a physiotherapist with significant experience in MSK, orthopaedic rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, respiratory, gynaecology, colorectal, and general surgical care.
• Strong clinical skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.

In return, we offer:

• Complimentary lunch
• 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
• Private Healthcare
• Staff Referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• On-going training and professional development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Help to buy a bike
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Eden Red and various discount retail voucher
• Visa Sponsorship for UK-based candidates only

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.