Senior Physiotherapist - Sudbury/Haverhill - Fixed term 12 months
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Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC Senior Physiotherapist - Sudbury/Haverhill - Fixed term 12 months
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
Please note that we are not authorised/ able to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applicants from those have the right to work in the UK.
If you are specialising in a career in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, look no further than AHPSuffolk to help you further your career! We currently have a vacancy working across our clinics in Sudbury and Haverhill on a fixed term basis for 12 months..
We are interested to hear from you if you are an aspiring senior Band 5 looking to specialise in MSK physiotherapy or an MSK experienced Band 6 physiotherapist looking for career progression. Preferably 2 years' MSK experience is desirable. However, less is considered on evidence of skills and capabilities in application.
This is full time position for 37.5 hrs per week.
Interviews will take place on 24th November 2026.
As indicated above, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and kindly ask that you confirm that in your application.
Our values are:
Accountable
Honest
Person Centred
Smart
Please describe in your personal statement how you would embody them within your personal statement.
We are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities
To assess and treat patients with a wide range of conditions, who may have acute, complex and/or persistent presentations, to determine clinical diagnosis and plan, develop, implement, and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and management plans.
To provide self-referral triage, and single point of access/referral triage.
To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment in clinics, health centres, GP surgeries and community hospitals, including first point of contact services as appropriate.
To work and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide specialist therapeutic input into planning, development, and evaluation of clinical services, with responsibility for defined projects.
To provide clinical leadership to junior staff and students within the team, including case load allocation, appraisal, and managerial supervision.
To coach and develop all members of the team using recognised management and training tools and techniques, including the AHP Learning Knowledge and Skills Framework and Personal Development Reviews, to achieve corporate and team objectives.
To support all staff and be responsible for site in manager absence.
Please see attached job description for full details.
About us
AHPSuffolk is a staff led, MSK specific Social Enterprise whose aim and purpose is to provide high quality accessible health care at the point of need to help people return to optimal health and stay healthy. We work in partnership with our staff, patients and commissioners to develop a continually improving range of services to meet their needs effectively and efficiently. We have a reputation for innovation and well supported continuous professional development.
Set up over 10 years ago, we provide MSK Physiotherapy services from multiple sites across Suffolk, from community hospitals, health centres, gyms, and GP surgeries. We have developed and run a successful web based self referral platform and single point of referral for secondary care, and offer virtual and face to face clinical appointments, exercise classes and 121 rehabilitation.
Additional benefits:
AfC terms and conditions matched
Auto-enrolment pension (as per criteria) with Scottish Widows
Cycle to work scheme
NHS discounts
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B9710-26-0030
Job locations
Sudbury Community Healthcare Centre
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO101QN
United Kingdom
Haverhill Leisure Centre
Ehringshausen Way
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB90ER
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role of Senior Physiotherapist at Allied Health Professionals Suffolk.
AHPS will offer a job interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role of Senior Physiotherapist at Allied Health Professionals Suffolk.
AHPS will offer a job interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria
Person Specification
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Health Professions Council registration.
- Ability to supervise and instruct junior staff and students.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- Effective leadership skills and communication skills
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience in MSK physiotherapy demonstrating a Health Professions Council registration
Desirable
- 24 months' post graduate MSK experience as a physiotherapist demonstrating a high level of clinical experience.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and elderly care specialities with skills in linked modalities.
- Additional qualifications/ training
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Health Professions Council registration.
- Ability to supervise and instruct junior staff and students.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- Effective leadership skills and communication skills
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience in MSK physiotherapy demonstrating a Health Professions Council registration
Desirable
- 24 months' post graduate MSK experience as a physiotherapist demonstrating a high level of clinical experience.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and elderly care specialities with skills in linked modalities.
- Additional qualifications/ training
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
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
Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC
Address
Sudbury Community Healthcare Centre
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO101QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC
Address
Sudbury Community Healthcare Centre
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO101QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Centre Lead
Brandon Sage
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B9710-26-0030
Job locations
Sudbury Community Healthcare Centre
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO101QN
United Kingdom
Haverhill Leisure Centre
Ehringshausen Way
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB90ER
United Kingdom
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