Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist – Trauma and Orthopaedics
Location: Weston-super-Mare
About the Opportunity We are recruiting for a Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist to work within Trauma and Orthopaedics services. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced physiotherapist with strong clinical expertise in managing complex orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation needs.
The successful candidate will be confident making autonomous clinical decisions, managing a complex caseload and providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities - Undertaking advanced physiotherapy assessments for patients with complex trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
- Developing and implementing individualised rehabilitation programmes following fractures, joint replacement surgery and other orthopaedic procedures.
- Managing complex post-operative rehabilitation, including mobilisation and functional recovery.
- Prioritising clinical caseloads according to patient need and rehabilitation potential.
- Working collaboratively with surgeons, medical teams, nursing staff and therapy colleagues.
- Advising on rehabilitation plans, weight-bearing restrictions and post-operative precautions in line with surgical instructions.
- Supporting discharge planning and coordinating ongoing rehabilitation.
- Providing clinical supervision and guidance to junior physiotherapists.
- Contributing to clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement.
- Identifying clinical risks and escalating concerns appropriately.
Essential Requirements - Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics or a relevant speciality.
- Experience managing complex orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation caseloads.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise clinical needs.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuing professional development.
Desirable Experience - Experience in elective joint replacement and trauma rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of enhanced recovery and early mobilisation pathways.
- Relevant postgraduate training in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or orthopaedics.
- Experience in clinical audit, service development and quality improvement.
Why Apply? This opportunity offers the chance to utilise your specialist physiotherapy skills, support patients recovering from injury and surgery, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality orthopaedic rehabilitation.
You will have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, support colleagues and help improve patient outcomes within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
How to Apply If you are an experienced physiotherapist seeking your next opportunity in Trauma and Orthopaedics, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV via Reed, highlighting your relevant clinical experience, specialist competencies and leadership skills.
All appointments will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks and requirements.