Senior Physiotherapist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Middlesbrough
- Negotiable

Job Description
Job summary
This role would suit a Physiotherapist with current skills and experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and knowledge and expertise in ACL rehab, with the view of leading and continuously developing this service, one evening per week. We are keen to recruit an influential leader who values team work, and is flexible and self-motivated with a drive to succeed, learn and develop themselves, others and the services we provide.
Main duties of the job
Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification Use sound rationale to solve problems, diagnose and treat, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload. Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans Providing patient education and advice at all stages throughout the patient journey. Effectively manage outpatient diary as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments Support the department manager in quality and governance, including undertaking audits, clinical supervision, in-service training and the day to day running of the outpatient department. To act in a professional manner at all times respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times, including infection control procedures Excellent communication, customer care and customer service skills. A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning A good standard of IT literacy and willingness to learn new information technology as required Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider team.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job responsibilities
Senior Physiotherapist Tees Valley Hospital Full Time Contracted - 37.5 hours We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking, skilled individual to the position of Senior Physiotherapist within the Physiotherapy team at Tees Valley Hospital on a full time, contracted basis. The Physiotherapy team is committed to the delivery and demonstration of high standards of patient care and customer service. Working in the team at Tees Valley Hospital you will be treating NHS and private patients. The Physiotherapy team take pride in their work and demonstrate a commitment to providing high standards of care and customer service to our patients whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction at every contact. Whilst this role would be based predominantly in the outpatient service, flexibility is required to work in the Orthopaedic inpatient ward as service demand requires. Additional work supporting weekends may be required to facilitate discharges of joint arthroplasty patients. In return we offer the successful candidate:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy
- Be HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Physiotherapist in an Orthopaedic and/or MSK outpatient setting.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Highly organised and demonstrate the ability to work confidently and effectively both in a team and independently.
- Have an understanding of the CSP standards of practice and HCPC standards and how they relate to individual practice.
Desirable
- Desirable - previous experience in the independent sector and CSP registered
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Church Ln, Middlesbrough TS5 7DX
Middlesbrough
TS5 7DX