Band 7 Highly Specialised Physiotherapist in Orthopaedics

Bhrhospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Romford seeks a part-time Band 7 Highly Specialised Physiotherapist specializing in orthopaedics. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients, lead the Physiotherapy team, and contribute to service development. Required are a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and leadership training. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team. Salary ranges from £40,134 to £45,286 annually, with closing date 12/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Physiotherapist and have extensive clinical experience at a senior level.
• Able to demonstrate expert skills in assessment and treatment of patients.
• Effective in training Physiotherapy students on placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients.
• Give highly specialist guidance to other team members.
• Participate in the training of undergraduate Physiotherapists.
• Provide leadership and organization for the Physiotherapy team.
• Contribute to service development using evidence-based practice.

Skills

Organise, prioritise and delegate

Work on own initiative

Expert skills in assessment and treatment

Coping in stressful environments

Quality evaluation and development

Education

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

H.C.P.C. Registration as a Physiotherapist

Evidence of recent and relevant CPD

Member of appropriate specialist interest group

Leadership training

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialised Physiotherapist in Orthopaedics (Part time)

Main area BHRUT Therapies Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28 hours per week Job ref 162-7542-CCS-A.

Site: Queen's Hospital, Town Romford. Salary £40,134 - £45,286 per annum.

Closing date: 12/02/2026 23:59.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Physiotherapist to join our team of Orthopaedic Therapists and assistants providing rehabilitation to orthopaedic patients. This post will be primarily based in the trauma service at Queens Hospital but may include some cross‑site working at King George’s in the elective service.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within your area of specialty, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.>

To give highly specialist guidance to other members of the MDT on matters relating to your specialist area.

Provide leadership for the Physiotherapy team, in conjunction with the Therapy Lead, in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy service provided to patients within your specialist area on a day to day basis.

To provide a lead role in teaching and supporting colleagues in matters relating to specialist area.

To participate in the training of undergraduate Physiotherapists.

To deputise in the absence of senior colleagues as required.

To contribute to the day to day running and development of the service through promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence based practice and current research.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the post include professional leadership to the Therapy teams at both sites, developing systems to support team efficiency in line with national guidelines, monitoring quality and provision of exceptional Physiotherapy assessment and care. You will also be required to participate in a 7‑day service.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• H.C.P.C. Registration as a Physiotherapist
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
• Member of appropriate specialist interest group
• Leadership training

Skills / Abilities

• Evidence of ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to demonstrate expert skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Experience of quality evaluation, development and audit

• To have extensive clinical experience in the relevant field at a senior level
• To have extensive broad clinical experience
• Training of Physiotherapy students on placements

Contact

For more information or to apply, please contact [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone] ext. 6888.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.