Physiotherapist

Room One Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic (managed by Orthoderm) is seeking to recruit a physiotherapist to join our team on a permanent basis, 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours may be considered).  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in a growing, successful company.  The post-holder will work in a busy clinic with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and will have a chance to work closely with musculoskeletal consultants and radiographers to help further develop their skills in assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Main duties/responsibilities:

• Deliver a physiotherapy service to outpatients to include private patients and NHS waiting list initiative patient;
• Assessment and immediate treatment of acute injuries, including recommendations for initial management, onward referral if appropriate and physio follow-up;
• Identify clinical problems, set goals and design individual treatment programmes;
• Record assessments, treatment plans and outcomes;
• Be aware of and assist in the implementation of professional best practice in adherence to Clinical Governance requirements;
• Keep up to date with new trends, developments and research for the benefit of clinical practice.
• Participate in quality improvements through evaluation of practice, clinical audit and PROMS.

Essential criteria:

• Degree in Physiotherapy;
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MSCP);
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC);
• 1 years’ experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy;
• Strong re-habilitation and clinical reasoning skills;
• An up to date knowledge of physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships;
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development;
• Good IT skills.

Desirable criteria:

• Attended further post-graduate musculoskeletal courses
• Previous experience working within sports