Description
We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. The successful candidate will independently carry an MSK caseload of patients and be part of a weekend rota.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex conditions within your specialist area (e.g. MSK, neuro, orthopaedics, respiratory).
- Use advanced clinical reasoning to develop and adjust treatment plans that align with patient goals and evidence-based practice.
- Provide expert input into patient care discussions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Provide formal supervision, mentoring, and training to Band 5/Level 1 physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
- Support the allocation and coordination of caseloads and ensure safe, effective prioritisation of therapy services.
- Act as a deputy or team lead in the absence of the Physiotherapy Lead or Clinical Services Manager.
Requirements:
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
- Extensive post-registration experience including complex caseload management and a defined clinical specialty.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and organisational skills.
- Evidence of audit, service development, or quality improvement contributions.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working ability.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty or leadership.
- Experience in private healthcare or leading a specialist outpatient or inpatient service.
- Involvement in teaching, research, or clinical publication.
- Familiarity with digital health tools, electronic documentation, and data reporting systems.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: Up to £37,338.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities