Job Title: Physiotherapist
Salary: Circa £33,500 (per annum pro rata)
Hours: Full time/part time - possible job share
Base: The Movement Centre, Oswestry
Responsible to the Lead Physiotherapist and accountable to the CEO of The Movement Centre for Targeted Training.
Please apply with CV and covering letter max 2 pages -
Closing Date: 26th September 2025
• To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients
• Undertake a role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating The Movement Centre service to patients with problems of movement control
• Maintain records to a high standard and in-line with TMC Patient Records Policy and to meet professional standards
• Undertake a supporting role in dissemination of information about The Movement Centre and Targeted Training therapy to clinical and non-clinical audiences
• To liaise with other members of the team to ensure continuity and consistency of care
Clinical
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for all patients
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise potential
• Formulate and deliver an individual specialised programme of care, including the setting of patients' short and long-term goals
• Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instructions to carers and to other professionals to promote understanding of Targeted Training therapy and the services that The Movement Centre offers.
• Manage caseload of patients effectively and efficiently
• Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards
• Provide information, based on professional judgements and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate clinical guidelines and policies to ensure clinical effectiveness to optimise patient care
• Participating in the assessment and organisation for the provision of various items of equipment
• Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant parties, including families, to maximise the understanding of patient care and promote multidisciplinary working
• Lead the therapy sessions alongside the Children's Therapy Assistant
• Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy
• Complete ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapist.
• Keep up to date with all mandatory training and CPD
• Assist with discussions regarding funding for patients, as appropriate
Education and Communication
• Take a role in the dissemination of knowledge to other professionals by assisting with the development and delivery of training courses / seminars
• Assist with the clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students as and when required
• Represent The Movement Centre to external audiences to raise awareness of Targeted Training therapy and other services available to The Movement Centre
• Develop and update clinical knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of evidence-based practice
Please note that there may be some evening and weekend work required. The Movement Centre uses a flexible working policy and time off in lieu policy to cover these arrangements.
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. All Physiotherapists must be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and retain membership.
This job description cannot represent an exhaustive list of duties and may need to be amended in the light of experience, development or organisation and service changes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Physiotherapist
Experience, Skills, Knowledge
• Evidence of experience in paediatric physiotherapy and/or learning disability Physiotherapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications
• IT and administration skills relevant to the role
• Experience of paediatric neurology
• Experience in audit and research
• Experience of Clinical supervision and teaching
• Experience of presenting to external audiences
Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Personal Qualities
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work independently on own initiative and also to contribute as part of a team
• Flexibility and reliability
• Ability to get on well with a wide variety of people
• Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers
• Full Driving License and Right to Work in UK
• Flexibility in change in working hours to attend evening or weekend work or events