Advanced Physiotherapist

Role: Advanced Physiotherapist

Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham, West Midlands

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with contribution to weekends and on-call

Salary Range: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in orthopaedics and/or oncology to join our Therapies team at our Harborne Hospital in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside some of the UK's leading consultants in a world-class environment equipped with the latest technologies.

• This role will involve cover across outpatients as required, and the following wards: intensive care unit, cardiothoracic/cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics and oncology.
• The candidate will be required to assess and treat a wide variety of patients with complex clinical presentations and care needs.
• The candidate is expected to work with a high level of independence and may include mentoring and supervising junior staff. Student training, in-service teaching, service development/improvement and service promotion would be expected.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team with patients, their families, consultants and external providers to proactively assess, treat and discharge. This includes early identification of complex care needs and liaising with relevant teams.

What You`ll Bring

• Graduate Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy
• Registration with HCPC
• At least 3 years of acute hospital inpatient experience, including ITU and rehabilitation (essential)
• Demonstrated experience and special interest in oncology and/or orthopaedics

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK's core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.