Job Description

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic musculoskeletal outpatient Physiotherapist with Hydrotherapy training? This substantive role offers a great opportunity to lead the Hydrotherapy service, delivering high level patient care both in the water and on land, within the Brownsword Therapies Centre.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will;

• To manage hydrotherapy to ensure safe treatment of patients in and out of water.
• To be the Specialist Physiotherapist for Hydrotherapy to facilitate movement and independence for patients with a range of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
• To be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, delivering, evaluating and developing the Hydrotherapy service throughout the Trust, on a day to day basis.
• Hold an individual complex caseload of hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal patients.
• Provide supervision and training to the outpatient Physiotherapy team.
• Report on progress of ongoing service projects relating to local, divisional and trust wide objectives.
• Deputise for Deputy Head of Therapies - Outpatients in their absence.

About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,148 to 52,809 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
427-7164923
Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Advanced knowledge of broad range of conditions, professional and evidence based practice and new research in Hydrotherapy
• Experience of supervising staff
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Knowledge of validated assessment tools and outcome measures
• Knowledge and experience of complying with trust policies
• Experience of delivering training

Desirable

• Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of Band 5/6 staff, assistants and students.
• Training in clinical supervision and/or leadership skills
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing techniques
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Attendance of relevant postgraduate hydrotherapy courses
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• CSP Member
• Involvement in Special Clinical Interest Groups

Specific Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• To be able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• To understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• To be able to comprehend and work within all the Trusts' policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
• To be experienced in performing specialist hydrotherapy assessments and treatments with patients with a variety of specific conditions

Desirable

• Experience of running internal/ external courses
• To have experience of organisation, prioritisation and delegation

Physical Skills & Emotional Effort
Essential

• To have experience of working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• To carry out assessments and treatments of patients for several periods with moderate to intense physical effort whilst carrying out concurrent activities
• To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Advanced knowledge of broad range of conditions, professional and evidence based practice and new research in Hydrotherapy
• Experience of supervising staff
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Knowledge of validated assessment tools and outcome measures
• Knowledge and experience of complying with trust policies
• Experience of delivering training

Desirable

• Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of Band 5/6 staff, assistants and students.
• Training in clinical supervision and/or leadership skills
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing techniques
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Attendance of relevant postgraduate hydrotherapy courses
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• CSP Member
• Involvement in Special Clinical Interest Groups

Specific Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• To be able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• To understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• To be able to comprehend and work within all the Trusts' policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
• To be experienced in performing specialist hydrotherapy assessments and treatments with patients with a variety of specific conditions

Desirable

• Experience of running internal/ external courses
• To have experience of organisation, prioritisation and delegation

Physical Skills & Emotional Effort
Essential

• To have experience of working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• To carry out assessments and treatments of patients for several periods with moderate to intense physical effort whilst carrying out concurrent activities
• To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility