Physiotherapist

We are growing our team! Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) are looking for a HCPC registered Chartered Physiotherapist to join the team. The role is a 1 year fixed term with the possibility of extending.

The successful candidate will work at QEQM Margate with occasional work at Kent and Canterbury and William Harvey Hospital, handling a caseload of pre- and post-operative orthopaedic inpatients and post-operative follow-up outpatients. The role involves working mainly with the support of the physiotherapy team and wider MDT, with occasional unsupervised on-site work supported by the MDT. Clinical support, supervision, development and ongoing upskilling are provided as part of the physiotherapy department based at QEQM Spencer Margate. The role requires a physiotherapist who is comfortable with orthopedic surgical cases and MSK outpatients and familiar with a range of surgical procedures (including but not limited to general surgical, orthopedic, gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal post-operative patients). An enthusiastic, flexible physiotherapist with access to their own vehicle is required.

We are a flexible employer with a great, supportive team culture. Interview Date: 30th October 2025.

To work across the Spencer Private Hospital (SPH) sites as a physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and advice to patients within inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services.

We are a small company passionate about delivering excellence in patient care that exceeds expectations. We provide a service to both private and national health service patients through the choose and book option in their care pathway. Our service provision is varied and will appeal to those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills whilst caring for a multiplicity of patients.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Line Manager is the Clinical Specialist Orthopaedic/MSK Physiotherapist
• Work in close relationship with the Physiotherapy Team
• Work in close relationship with Bookings, Nursing Staff, General Practitioners (GP), Consultants and other Allied Health Professionals (AHP)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnose patients with complex conditions, using well-developed clinical reasoning. This includes handling potentially sensitive information with patients.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload without direct supervision.
• Evaluate clinical practice through reflection, audit and outcome measures to continually improve physiotherapy services and promote evidence-based practice.
• Maintain patient documentation and records to reflect care and meet professional standards and hospital policies.
• Work as an autonomous professional in line with CSP rules and HCPC registration.
• Ensure patient understanding and consent for treatment, with negotiation and motivation as needed.
• Provide clear written information and home exercise programmes for patients.
• Review and adapt treatment plans based on progress to achieve goals.
• Plan and undertake discharge of patients and send discharge reports to GPs and Consultants.
• Identify inappropriate referrals and refer on as required.
• Produce timely and accurate patient records and reports in accordance with HCPC and CSP regulations.

Financial

• Ensure patients are seen within allocated time and treatment units are recorded.
• Utilise department resources, equipment and appliances efficiently and economically.

Business Development

• Actively participate in physiotherapy marketing strategy and in the advertisement of new equipment and services.
• Participate in implementing changes to grow departmental and business activities.
• Contribute to service development and change through liaison with the Clinical Specialist Orthopaedic/MSK Physiotherapist.

Quality

• Engage in service improvement initiatives, including planned research and audit.
• Participate in performance development discussions with the line manager and set development goals.
• Assist in planning and delivering departmental training and education for staff development.
• Develop specialist clinical skills through practice in a range of settings and personal development.
• Identify gaps to service and participate in forward planning and inpatient weekend rota.
• Ensure safety of equipment; perform monthly equipment checks and/or teach competency to staff in using equipment.

Infection Control

• Complete mandatory infection prevention and control training and adhere to policies.
• Keep the workplace clean and report infection risks as appropriate.

Health and Safety

• Co-operate with management under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and maintain safe practices.
• Ensure health and safety audits are carried out and actions completed; manage equipment safety and maintenance.
• Commit to SPH environmental targets and sustainability policies.

Workforce

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high standard care and ensure continuity of therapy on transfer or discharge.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and MDT; complete accurate clinical records in line with CSP and HCPC codes.
• Assist the senior physiotherapist with coordination of inpatient and outpatient services.
• Communicate complex information clearly to all stakeholders.

Technology and Administrative

Use computer software to input and analyse data and to support audit tools and incident reporting.

Wellbeing

SPH is committed to staff health and wellbeing, supporting staff as whole individuals and encouraging proactive wellbeing management with management support available.

Additional Information

Maintain and improve knowledge through continued professional development and personal development plans; adhere to SPH confidentiality and information governance policies.

Conflict of Interests

You may not engage in outside employment without SPH consent and must declare private interests that could affect employment.

Applicants offered employment will be subject to DBS disclosure. Equal Opportunities information is provided to promote fair hiring practices.

• BSc/Equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Member of CSP
• HCPC Registration
• Member of Specialist interest groups relevant to post (AACP, MACP)

• Flexibility
• Confidential personality
• Team player
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Well-presented and articulate

• Understanding of Health & Safety and Risk Management Policies
• Reflective practice and shared decision making
• Clinical skills in exercise therapy, pain management, mobility training and therapeutic handling
• Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning
• Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise workload
• Effective oral and written communication; teamworking
• Previous hospital and outpatient MSK experience; orthopaedic and MSK physiotherapy

• Good interpersonal skills
• Time and caseload management
• Independent and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel; car owner/driver
• Autonomous practitioner in line with policies
• Flexible across a team; cross-cover when needed
• Moving and handling competence; ability to work under pressure
• Ability to present complex information clearly with reassurance and support
• Analytical and reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence
• Service development and equipment knowledge
• Teaching and training abilities

Fixed-term contract. £16.33 to £19.87 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications. Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours.

Job locations: QEQM Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent; CT9 4AN; Ashford, Kent TN24 0LZ; Spencer Private Hospitals Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road.

This post is subject to DBS disclosure. Equal Opportunities policy applies.