Specialist Physiotherapist Orthopaedic Spinal In-Patients

Job Summary

The physiotherapy department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist. This job-share role will be the clinical lead for the Physiotherapy In-Patient Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery service. The post holder will be committed to providing an effective and efficient service for patients, working with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and the Deputy Therapy Services Manager to coordinate and develop the physiotherapy Spinal service.

• To be responsible for coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service within In-Patient Orthopaedic Spines.
• To take a lead role in advanced assessment and treatment within the speciality of In-Patient Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery, providing expert clinical knowledge.
• To liaise with other therapy staff, Deputy Therapy Services Managers, Therapy Services Manager and members of the Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) regarding coordinated service delivery, contributing to the development of the department and providing leadership across all wards.
• To liaise with other Team Leaders to ensure a streamlined service across departments.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

• Date posted: 13 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata if part‑time.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
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• Job locations: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Bristol Road, Birmingham, B31 2AP

• To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patient care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations, using analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis as an autonomous practitioner.
• To formulate and deliver treatment programmes using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills (including manual physiotherapy techniques). Evaluate and modify treatment plans according to patient needs, discharging them when appropriate. Seek advice from others when necessary and work without direct supervision.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and the use of time.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• To communicate with and provide highly specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT and therapy colleagues working…