First Contact Physiotherapist

Salary: up to £51,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

First Contact Physiotherapist

Full Time – Permanent

Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Integrated Care is looking for an enthusiastic First Contact Physiotherapist to become part of the team in Bedford.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Travel between sites is required.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC registered
• Physiotherapy degree
• Completed Stage 1 of the FCP Road map
• Experience working at a senior physiotherapist level seeing patients in a musculoskeletal setting (equivalent B7 or 8a)
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant clinical and management areas
• Clinical leadership
• Experience in ordering diagnostics/investigations & tests
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience in Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Chronic pain
• Experience in managing a team
• Completed stage 1 of FCP roadmap

Duties of this role include:

• To manage a clinical caseload, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard, ensuring excellent patient care at all times.
• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for relevant departments participating in these patients’ pre-admission and follow-up care as appropriate.
• To take an active role in supporting the implementation of national developments locally.
• To ensure the department maintains CHG Physiotherapy accreditation.
• Keep abreast of developments in physiotherapy by attending relevant courses and maintaining an up to date personal portfolio.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To secure the maximum salary band, candidates must demonstrate they meet all the job criteria fully.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”