Band 7 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist – Leighton Hospital

Main area Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (weekend working on a rota basis, plus evening respiratory on call duties) Job ref 412-DCSS-7795796

Employer Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/03/2026 23:59

We are recruiting a Band 7 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide advanced assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for elective and trauma orthopaedic patients, including early mobilisation, post‑operative progression, and discharge planning. You will work autonomously, using advanced reasoning to manage complex cases and deliver evidence‑based interventions across hip, knee, shoulder, trauma, and spinal pathways.

Candidates must demonstrate confident orthopaedic decision‑making, with significant experience in acute trauma or elective orthopaedics. Strong communication, leadership skills, and effective caseload management are essential, along with the ability to supervise junior staff and support MDT decision‑making. The role offers excellent opportunities for service development and collaborative working with surgical and nursing teams.

Improve post‑operative recovery and patient independence through advanced orthopaedic assessment and rehabilitation across elective and trauma pathways. Expedite safe discharge and optimise ward flow by delivering timely senior clinical decisions, effective early mobilisation, and clear rehabilitation plans. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to Band 5/6 physiotherapists, students, and support staff to strengthen clinical standards and team performance. Drive service development by leading orthopaedic quality improvement initiatives, enhanced recovery pathways, and evidence‑based practice. Support digital transformation by helping optimise new clinical systems, documentation processes, and outcome monitoring. Maintain patient safety by ensuring robust assessment, early recognition of complications, appropriate escalation, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care.

Make a significant impact on patients’ surgical recovery, mobility, and independence while improving overall service efficiency. Join a dynamic, skilled multidisciplinary team during an exciting period of development and innovation. Progress professionally in a senior role with opportunities to lead change, shape pathways, and influence clinical outcomes. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values expertise, leadership, and high‑quality patient care.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

You will be expected to fully support the emergency respiratory evening on-call rota. You must therefore have a UK driving licence and access to a car as necessary.

• Significant NHS experience in acute hospital setting
• Significant experience in acute trauma and elective orthopaedics
• Experience of rostering staffing

• Advanced orthopaedic assessment and treatment skills
• Strong leadership, delegation, and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to lead quality improvement, audits, and service development

• Leadership training
• Clinical educator training
• Advanced physiotherapy knowledge and post‑graduate training in orthopaedic and trauma settings

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Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.