Description
We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at The Sloane Hospital in Kent. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will lead the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex conditions within your specialist area. You will use advanced clinical reasoning to develop and adjust treatment plans that align with patient goals and evidence-based practice. You will also provide expert input into patient care discussions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
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
Benefits:
- 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