Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job overview

Job Title: Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working - weekend working and on call requirements)

Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Closing Date: 13th July 2025

Interview Date: W/C 21st July - subject to change

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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** Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Physiotherapists to join the T&O Team at George Eliot Hospital. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic candidate with relevant experience and interest in T&O to join a Team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants working across a Surgical unit and will involve working closely as part of an MDT.

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of pathologies associated with Trauma, elective orthopaedic surgery, pre and post operative care  and demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, knowledge of service development and supervision of junior staff and students.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Previous NHS and Experience in the clinical area is essential for the successful candidate.
• We are looking for a skilled and motivated Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join our team, providing expert care in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with traumatic injuries and those on the Elective Orthopaedic pathway, including pre-operative assessments.
• In this role, you will work independently, managing a specialized clinical caseload with autonomy and as part of a wider MDT.  Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, delivering targeted treatment plans, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.
• You will also play an essential role in the supervision and teaching of junior therapists and therapy assistants, fostering their growth and supporting professional development. Demonstrating leadership skills, you will contribute actively to service development and the continuous improvement of practice standards.
• This position requires flexibility, with availability to work across a 7-day schedule as needed. Additionally, you will be part of the respiratory on-call rota, providing vital support to patients when required.
• If you are a proactive and experienced physiotherapist who is ready to make a meaningful impact in orthopaedic patient care, then we encourage you to apply today

George Eliot offers an outstanding people development program, featuring extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. These include Trust-led initiatives as well as programs from esteemed external providers, with strong support and encouragement for participation from the Therapy leadership team.

**For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached**