Senior Sports Therapist

Senior Sports Therapist – Circle Integrated Care – West Hertfordshire – 37.5 Hours & Permanent – Salary:
Up to £38,500 per year

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.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Sports Therapist to join our team in the Physiotherapy department.

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

• Manage a complex clinical caseload, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to the highest professional standards.
• Deliver evidence‑based treatment programmes for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, sports injury and rehabilitation conditions.
• Provide clinical direction and support to Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and other members of the MSK team.
• Support the team to deliver care that improves the health of individuals and the wider community.
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with BASRaT, SST and relevant professional codes of conduct.
• Support the team in delivering compassionate care through effective relationships built on empathy, dignity and respect.

• Degree in Sports Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Membership of BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers) or Society of Sports Therapists (SST).
• Significant post‑registration experience managing musculoskeletal and sports injury caseloads.
• Experience working within NHS commissioned healthcare services.
• Advanced musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based rehabilitation principles.
• Knowledge of professional codes, standards and guidelines relevant to Sports Therapy practice.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, Care Standards legislation and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience supporting and developing junior staff.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent IT skills including clinical systems, Microsoft Office and electronic patient records.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively.

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 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

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be self‑less, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative, and are at the core of our purpose and culture.