Senior Physiotherapist

An experienced and specialised physiotherapist who willplan, co-ordinate, deliver, develop, and evaluate their physiotherapy serviceon a day-to-day basis.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of a quality physiotherapy service with the guidance from the Team Lead, whilst working as a member of the MDT.

To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information tohealth and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives or othernon-professional contacts.

To be an integral member of the MDT providing education,training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.

To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.

To continue own professional development in line with HCPCregulations.

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service by using advanced physio therapeutic assessment of patients who have complex presentations with physical, psychological and cognitive conditions.

The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, and work as a member of themulti-disciplinary team.

This job may include supervising and managing staff.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery,including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover forstaff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where applicable.

To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies,knowledge and achieving objectives set out in their personal development plan.

To support Physiotherapy/support staff and other Livewell SWhealth and social care professionals, to develop their knowledge, experience,providing advice, guidance, and signposting where appropriate.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users andformal/informal carers.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users andformal/informal carers.

To educate service users and both formal/informal carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits that affect patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure, and workplace.

Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

We may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery,including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover forstaff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day…