Deputy Hospital Physiotherapy Lead

Applications are invited from experienced Orthopaedic and MSK-experienced Physiotherapists to support the Lead Physiotherapist as Deputy in the day-day running of the Service at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset

This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates who may be seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity.

You will actively manage the development of physiotherapy services, supporting training and development of the team, business development and the development of the Vision and Strategy of the hospital. This will include carrying a clinical caseload.

You will mostly be based in the orthopaedic department, covering MSK outpatients also.

This Hospital is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.

Rated outstanding for caring, this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.

The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds.

Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.

The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.

The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and Ultrasound

Person requirements

Physiotherapist with full HCPC registration and m embership of the CSP

At least five years post registration Physiotherapy experience.

Current or recent UK-based Hospital inpatient or outpatient Ortho/MSK experience.

Experience in taking charge of the department and the supervision and mentorship of junior Physiotherapists and students

The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:

- Personal pension plan

- Employee discount scheme

- Life assurance

- Bike to work scheme

- Season ticket loan

- Private medical insurance

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Physiotherapists.

As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Physio roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.