Physiotherapist – Peter O’Sullevan House

Working Hours: Full or part time hours available. Monday – Friday, no weekend or evening commitment – hours to be agreed with successful candidate.
Location: Peter O’Sullevan House – Newmarket
Accountable To: Peter O’Sullevan House Lead Clinician
Salary: £40k – £45k FTE depending on experience

Overall purpose of the role:

• To work as part of the Peter O’Sullevan House multi-disciplinary team delivering a comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation service.
• To ensure the delivery and development of safe effective clinical services to IJF beneficiaries, injured jockeys, and the racing workforce.
• To participate in relevant research and audit programmes.
• To uphold the clinical standards set by the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Principal duties and responsibilities

General management of the site and facilities:

• To support the Clinical Operations Director and Lead Clinician in developing the clinical services of the Injured Jockeys Fund.
• To deliver a safe, effective, evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation service at Peter O’Sullevan House.
• To actively support the development of Peter O’Sullevan House as a centre of excellence for the rehabilitation of injured sportsmen and women.
• To ensure clinical resources are maintained and checked on a regular basis – this may include daily testing and maintenance of the hydro-pool.
• To take an active role in delivering appropriate CPD and support the wider IJF CPD initiative.
• To actively participate in all aspects of clinical working including:
  • Communicating and working closely with patient administration and centre management.
  • Communicating effectively with all relevant colleagues and organisations.
  • Ensuring effective and timely referral where appropriate.
• To take part in research and audit programmes, compiling reports and implementing findings where appropriate.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 20 th February, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.

Please note:

The closing date is subject to change, and the advertisement may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

We take pride in our team, and are committed to furthering our progress regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

All appointments will be subject to full DBS, UK right to work, and reference checks.