Job Description
Senior Physiotherapist
Tees Valley Hospital – Ramsay Healthcare
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.
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. 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.
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. There are no on call requirements in this role.
Your duties will include:
* 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 multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge and expertise in ACL rehabilitation, Elective orthopaedics and general MSK and a willingness to develop self, skills of team and the service based on consultant and patient demand.
The ideal candidate MUST have:
* BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Experience of working as a Physiotherapist in an Orthopaedic and 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 – previous experience in the independent sector and CSP registered
In return we offer the successful candidate:
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
* Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
* Life Assurance (Death in Service)
* Free Training and Development via the Academy
* Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
* Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
All offers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Tees Valley Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
If you require any more information then please contact Nicki Aldridge, Physiotherapy Manager on nicki.aldridge@ramsayhealth.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 17th July 2025. Interviews will be in person at Tees Valley Hospital. The position may be closed if sufficient applications are received.
All offers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.(if relevant to the position)
The Tees Valley Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
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It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.