Senior Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist
The Senior Physiotherapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients within an acute setting.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership within their designated area, support junior staff and students, and contribute to the development and delivery of an effective, patient-centred physiotherapy service.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Physiotherapist
- Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment for patients with a range of complex conditions.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
- Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans in response to clinical needs.
- Promote patient independence and support effective discharge planning.
- Provide advice and education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Recognise and appropriately escalate clinical risks and concerns.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to staff within the designated service.
- Supervise and support junior physiotherapists, students and other relevant staff.
- Contribute to staff induction, training and competency development.
- Support the Physiotherapy Manager/Clinical Lead in the effective organisation and delivery of the service.
- Promote high standards of professional and evidence-based practice.
Requirements of Senior Physiotherapist
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.
- 3 years plus relevant post-qualification clinical experience.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Experience in supervising, supporting or mentoring junior staff and/or students.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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