Senior Physiotherapist - MSK

Senior Physiotherapist - MSK
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £37,338.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.
This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
The successful candidate will independently carry an MSK caseload of patients and will be required to cover a late session on a Monday until 20.00 pm. and to finish on Friday at 17.00. They will also be part of a weekend rota.
Duties of this role include:
Lead the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex conditions within your specialist area (e.g. MSK, neuro, orthopaedics, respiratory).
Use advanced clinical reasoning to develop and adjust treatment plans that align with patient goals and evidence-based practice.
Provide expert input into patient care discussions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings
Provide formal supervision, mentoring, and training to Band 5/Level 1 physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
Support the allocation and coordination of caseloads and ensure safe, effective prioritisation of therapy services.
Act as a deputy or team lead in the absence of the Physiotherapy Lead or Clinical Services Manager.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
Extensive post-registration experience including complex caseload management and a defined clinical specialty.
Strong leadership, mentorship, and organisational skills.
Evidence of audit, service development, or quality improvement contributions.
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working ability.
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty or leadership.
Experience in private healthcare or leading a specialist outpatient or inpatient service.
Involvement in teaching, research, or clinical publication.
Familiarity with digital health tools, electronic documentation, and data reporting systems.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.
We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy