QR code linking to this job posting Specialist Physiotherapist for the Prisons Service in Redhill RH1 5RH inRedhill RH1 5RH PUBLISHED THU 25 SEP 2025

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

First Community Health and Care


Are you looking for
a varied and different experience in your MSK role?


This post will provide you
with that, alongside the support of an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist.


The
post holder will be a part of the MSK service within First Community Health and
Care, based in east Surrey with the primary role being provision of
physiotherapy services to HMP Coldingley, Send, Downview and Highdown, which
are distributed throughout Surrey.


You will see a huge variety of MSK patients,
very different to your usual hospital outpatient setting. Working in the prison
will test your ingenuity and communication skills.


This post is an
excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to advance their management and
service development skills whilst maintaining a clinical caseload.


Continued professional and personal
development is strongly encouraged and the post holder will be part of an
active in-service training programme along with the rest of the MSK team.





The post holder
will be responsible for a the assessment and treatment of offenders presenting
with varied conditions and including some very complex cases.


They will work closely with the other prison
physiotherapists and provide supervision and support to the physiotherapy
assistant.


The prison clinic is an
exciting opportunity to work as part of a MDT including GPs, Consultants,
Pharmacists, Nurses, and exercise professionals providing a high standard of
healthcare to this diverse population.


The successful
applicant will have experience as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist in
an outpatient setting.


They will be a
team player and experienced in supervising staff.


They should have evidence of
relevant post-graduate training as well as effective communication and
problem-solving skills.





Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)


First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.


First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.


Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.


At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.













Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.





Details


Date posted


25 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 7







Salary



£47,810 to £54,710 a year

+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata + welcome bonus





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Part-time,



Flexible working





Reference number



B9FC1053







Job locations




Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust



Canada Avenue



Redhill



RH1 5RH












Job description


Job responsibilities


The post holder is
responsible for

  • Assessing, treating and managing own caseload
    of patients who may have complex presentations whilst maintaining own records
    as an autonomous practitioner.
  • The day to day
    management of the Physiotherapy Service for the Prisons.
  • Providing a high standard of clinical work
    which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior physiotherapy
    staff, prison staff, assistants and students.

When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these
can be found under supporting documents.














Job description



Job responsibilities


The post holder is
responsible for

  • Assessing, treating and managing own caseload
    of patients who may have complex presentations whilst maintaining own records
    as an autonomous practitioner.
  • The day to day
    management of the Physiotherapy Service for the Prisons.
  • Providing a high standard of clinical work
    which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior physiotherapy
    staff, prison staff, assistants and students.

When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these
can be found under supporting documents.













Person Specification






Qualifications



Essential




  • Degree/Diploma equivalent in physiotherapy


  • HCPC Registration


  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field.





Desirable




  • Formal management training








Experience



Essential




  • Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate and post graduate standard in area of speciality


  • Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience


  • Minimum of 3 years experience as senior in MSK





Desirable




  • Experience of managing a team


  • Undertaking/initiating audits and QI work








Knowledge



Essential




  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex conditions within speciality.









Skills



Essential




  • Articulate, Good communication skills


  • Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge to others





Desirable




  • Appraisal skills


  • Demonstratable presentation skills








Other



Essential




  • Committed to personal and team development.


  • Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department










Person Specification







Qualifications



Essential




  • Degree/Diploma equivalent in physiotherapy


  • HCPC Registration


  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field.





Desirable




  • Formal management training








Experience



Essential




  • Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate and post graduate standard in area of speciality


  • Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience


  • Minimum of 3 years experience as senior in MSK





Desirable




  • Experience of managing a team


  • Undertaking/initiating audits and QI work








Knowledge



Essential




  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex conditions within speciality.









Skills



Essential




  • Articulate, Good communication skills


  • Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge to others





Desirable




  • Appraisal skills


  • Demonstratable presentation skills








Other



Essential




  • Committed to personal and team development.


  • Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department










Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).







Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).







Employer details


Employer name


First Community Health and Care


Address




Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust



Canada Avenue



Redhill



RH1 5RH








Employer's website



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Employer details


Employer name


First Community Health and Care


Address




Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust



Canada Avenue



Redhill



RH1 5RH








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsSIiam9j8 (Opens in a new tab)