Job Description

Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist – Orthopaedic Inpatient Service
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week, includes on-call/standby and one late evening)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to lead and deliver a high-quality Orthopaedic Inpatient Service. This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and service development to ensure timely, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Professional

• Lead the delivery of an effective orthopaedic inpatient physiotherapy service
• Ensure timely assessment and treatment of patients in line with best practice
• Deliver prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and joint education programmes
• Support outpatient orthopaedic services as required
• Support and supervise student placements

Leadership & Management

• Coordinate and support the orthopaedic physiotherapy team
• Provide mentorship to staff, students, and assistants
• Contribute to service planning, policy updates, and performance management
• Participate in on-call and standby rota

Quality, Safety & Operations

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Oversee equipment safety and maintenance
• Support IT systems for data collection and audit

Requirements 

• Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) essential
• CORU registration essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience, including orthopaedic inpatient/ward-based experience essential
• Postgraduate training in Orthopaedics, MSK, or Advanced Practice Desirable 
• Experience in outpatient MSK, ICU, or cardiothoracic physiotherapy Desirable 

Key Skills

• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
• Leadership and team development capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload in a dynamic environment