Senior Physiotherapist

Nuffield Health

The closing date is 03 April 2025

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Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist Nuffield Health Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part time | Up to £39,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience 19 hours per week

Main duties of the job

See a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and post operative cases, playing a key role in helping our patients achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing that they aspire to. Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients. Deliver high quality, effective clinical care. Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring. Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs. Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided. Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes. Be part of the weekend Orthopaedic rota.

About us

Cardiff & Vale Hospitals Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals provide first class private healthcare to the immediate local areas of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as across South Wales and surrounding regions. Our two hospitals. The Vale Hospital (mainly in-patients) and Cardiff Bay Hospital (day cases) are multi-specialty hospitals which combine the finest consultants, the latest medical technology, with the unrivalled reputation of Nuffield Health. The Vale Hospital is a purpose built, modern hospital located in beautiful surroundings of the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide 30 in-patient rooms within a very tranquil hospital setting and were recently identified as one of the top 30 most technologically advanced hospitals in the world. We host 2 fully digital ultra clean air operating theatres, an excellent physiotherapy department, 24-hour high dependency, surgical and medical RMO cover and exemplary outpatients and diagnostic service. The patient feedback for our hospital is one of the best within the Nuffield Health estate and this is something our staff and consultants are very proud of.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0085429

Job locations

Celtic Gateway Dunleavy Drive Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF11 0SN

Cardiff

CF11 0SN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Physiotherapist Nuffield Health Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part time | Up to £39,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 19 hours per week As a Senior Physiotherapist at our hospital, you'll have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. You also have excellent clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills, and you're committed to developing as a practitioner. You're a confident communicator, skilled at engaging with all kinds of people. As part of the team you will have clinical support available from your Regional clinical lead along with Physiotherapists, with leadership from the management team on site. The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programmes. We are currently seeking 19 hours, however there are additional hours available. As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will:

  • See a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and post operative cases, playing a key role in helping our patients achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing that they aspire to.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients.
  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.
  • Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.
  • Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.
  • Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided.
  • Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes.
  • Be part of the weekend Orthopaedic rota.
    • It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. Supporting your growth. We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Senior Physiotherapist Nuffield Health Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part time | Up to £39,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 19 hours per week As a Senior Physiotherapist at our hospital, you'll have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. You also have excellent clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills, and you're committed to developing as a practitioner. You're a confident communicator, skilled at engaging with all kinds of people. As part of the team you will have clinical support available from your Regional clinical lead along with Physiotherapists, with leadership from the management team on site. The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programmes. We are currently seeking 19 hours, however there are additional hours available. As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will:

  • See a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and post operative cases, playing a key role in helping our patients achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing that they aspire to.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients.
  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.
  • Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.
  • Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.
  • Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided.
  • Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes.
  • Be part of the weekend Orthopaedic rota.
    • It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. Supporting your growth. We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous relevant and orthopaedic experience will be required.
    • Be able to demonstrate excellent rehabilitation skills.
    • Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.
    • Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills.
    • Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.
    • Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous relevant and orthopaedic experience will be required.
    • Be able to demonstrate excellent rehabilitation skills.
    • Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.
    • Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills.
    • Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.
    • Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Celtic Gateway Dunleavy Drive Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF11 0SN

    Cardiff

    CF11 0SN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Celtic Gateway Dunleavy Drive Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF11 0SN

    Cardiff

    CF11 0SN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    06 March 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0085429

    Job locations

    Celtic Gateway Dunleavy Drive Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF11 0SN

    Cardiff

    CF11 0SN


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