Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Join to apply for the Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist role at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Posted 24 November 2025Band 6Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per annumContract PermanentWorking pattern Full‑timeReference number 224-PA20251003120Job location: RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, SY10 7AG Job Summary Assist in the provision of a high quality physiotherapy service to the Orthopaedic unit. Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients and devise and deliver individual or group treatment programmes. Main duties of the job Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments and manage patients with complex or chronic presentations, planning and delivering high quality treatment programmes. Hold responsibility for own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision; access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required. Be involved in audits, surveys and evidence‑based projects to further own and the team's clinical practice; make recommendations to the clinical leader and help implement associated changes. Supervise less experienced Rotational Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and students working on the unit. Deputise for the Team Leader when necessary, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising work to meet service priorities. Support more junior staff and ensure high standards of clinical care. Represent the physiotherapy service at multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, discharge planning and communications with patients and carers. About Us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high staff and patient satisfaction. It has a strong reputation for research and innovation, and offers staff benefits, professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including the £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre. RJAH has strong links with universities such as Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham, and is located outside Oswestry near the A5. Person Specification Essential Qualifications / Training Degree in Physiotherapy or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Valid HCPC Registration Experience Proven rotational experience as a Junior Physiotherapist, especially orthopaedics, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology Post‑Registration Education CPD portfolio with evidence of IST and reflective learning Evidence of postgraduate learning in clinical skills Knowledge Good knowledge of a range of orthopaedic conditions Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Understanding of clinical governance and its implications (e.g., quality, audit) Interests Demonstrate self‑confidence and maturity in work and other activities Committed to personal and team development Circumstances Must be able to take part in the on‑call rota Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation TrustRJAH Orthopaedic HospitalOswestrySY10 7AGWebsite: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr