Job Description
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7EG
Permanent
37.5hrs (Monday – Friday Shifts) - Will be required to do at least one late shift per week which is typically between 11:30am-8:00pm or 12:00pm-8:00pm
Circa. £42,754pa + Fantastic Benefits

We make health happen
At New Victoria Hospital, we're passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence-based care that helps patients recover, regain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Our Physiotherapy team provides high-quality services across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting patients through every stage of their recovery journey in a safe, supportive, and patient-centred environment.

How you’ll help us make health happen
As a Physiotherapist, you'll work across both MSK Outpatients and Orthopaedic Inpatients, providing expert assessment, treatment, advice, and rehabilitation to a diverse patient group. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in helping patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and achieve the best possible outcomes following injury, illness, or surgery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and advice for both outpatient and inpatient populations.
• Manage orthopaedic patients pre and post operatively, ensuring safe and effective recovery plans are implemented.
• Develop individualised treatment programmes and monitor patient progress against agreed goals.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing teams, allied health professionals, and other key stakeholders to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Support service development through audit, research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to the education and development of colleagues, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with the day-to-day organisation of the service, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
• Participate in weekend, evening, and out-of-hours cover as required.
• Occasional requirement to support late orthopaedic surgery cover. Training will be provided.

What we’re looking for

• Diploma or BSc Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC and CSP registration.
• Minimum three years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience.
• Significant musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience.
• Experience in orthopaedics, general surgery, and respiratory care.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement principles.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and IT skills.
• Flexible, professional, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Post-graduate training, audit involvement, and experience treating acute respiratory patients would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
• In-house training for all staff
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to subsidised staff restaurant
• Interest free travel loan
• Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)
• Bicycle Loan Scheme
• Retailer discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group
When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.

We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to “Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We’re committed to ensuring you’re treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.