Job Title: Outpatients Team Lead (Physiotherapist)
Location: Chelmsford
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 30 - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,500 per annum
About the Role:
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking an experienced and dedicated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to lead our client's out-patient physiotherapy team. This role is integral to their commitment to providing outstanding patient care and enhancing their physiotherapy services.
About Our Client:
They are a well-established healthcare provider with over 50 years of experience. Operating globally in 11 countries with a staff of 77,000, they treat 8 million patients annually. Their organisation is highly respected within the healthcare industry and is a leading provider of independent hospital services in England, with a strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
They value individuals with a positive, “can do” attitude who strive to make a difference. Their employees are their greatest asset, and they are dedicated to supporting their growth and development. They encourage participation in public health vaccination programmes, including flu and COVID-19.
The Department:
Their Physiotherapy department features a robust outpatient team managing a variety of cases including post-operative orthopaedic, general musculoskeletal, pelvic health, paediatrics, respiratory, and vestibular rehabilitation. The facility includes seven air-conditioned treatment rooms and a well-equipped gym. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive seven-day inpatient service, primarily focusing on orthopaedic cases, with some surgical and medical patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day management of the outpatient physiotherapy service.
- Reporting directly to the Physiotherapy Manager.
- Implementing service delivery projects.
- Coordinating training and development programmes.
- Reviewing patient documentation and conducting audits.
- Conducting Performance Development Reviews (PDRs).
- Ensuring the service is safe and effective.
- Delivering an exceptional level of patient care.
- Organising your own workload while considering business needs.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- HCPC and CSP registration.
- Proven leadership experience and a commitment to innovation and improvement.
- Extensive knowledge of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to maintain professional judgement under pressure.
- Strong communication, accuracy, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in clinical audits and the utilisation of outcome tools.
- Demonstrable excellence in clinical reasoning.
- Comprehensive understanding of CSP Standards of Physiotherapy Practice and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to work within the governance framework of the hospital and comply with regulatory standards (CQC).
- Understanding of the private healthcare sector is advantageous.
What They Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Life Assurance and Healthcare Insurance.
- Contributory Pension.
- Access to a subsidised restaurant.
- Free uniform and car parking.
- Commitment to your personal and professional development, including CPD and in-service training.
Join our client in their mission to provide exceptional care. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel and be part of a team where your skills and commitment will be valued and rewarded.
