Senior Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic Inpatient Service

• Lead, coordinate, and deliver an efficient, high-quality Orthopaedic In-Patient Physiotherapy Service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

• Ensure all orthopaedic patients are assessed and treated promptly in line with departmental policies and best practice standards

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures to enhance service quality and patient outcomes

• Deliver orthopaedic education programmes including joint school, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation classes for arthroplasty patients

• Provide cross-cover support to outpatient orthopaedic services as required

• Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy staff, assistants, and students, ensuring high standards of care and professional development

• Participate in service management, including staff induction, appraisal, training, and policy development

• Maintain accurate records, audits, and service data to support clinical governance and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, including equipment safety, risk management, and emergency procedures

• Promote a positive team culture through leadership, communication, ongoing education, and participation in on-call/rota requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent recognised qualification

• CORU registration (or eligible for registration)

• Minimum of 2 years’ Physiotherapy experience, including significant ward-based Orthopaedic experience

• Postgraduate qualification (courses, modules, or MSc) in Orthopaedics, MSK, or Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (desirable)

• Experience in Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy and ICU settings (desirable)

• Postgraduate experience in MSK outpatient services (desirable)

• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to apply evidence-based practice

• Ability to plan and deliver effective, person-centred care

• Strong organisational and time management skills in a busy environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Demonstrated ability to support, manage, and develop self and others

• Work in line with orthopaedic competency frameworks and best practice standards

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