Post-Operative Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Contract UK
Define rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery using procedure-specific precautions, functional progression and prompt complication escalation.
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Deliver individual rehabilitation plans and measurable goals, maintain safe progression of mobility and exercise, and deliver clear communication of progress, limitations and clinical concerns.
Workplace context: Clinic, therapy, diagnostic, community or approved patient-facing areas.
What makes this role different
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering professional registration and scope. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering clinical records and patient confidentiality. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering caseload, locations and lone working. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering equipment, manual handling and escalation. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering HCPC standards where applicable.
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Recheck the role or obtain appropriate advice if the work would exceed these maintained authority boundaries: Record the clinical scope, access to protocols and who reviews red flags or changes to post-operative restrictions. The role should not imply authority to alter a surgeon's restrictions without an appropriate clinical route. Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
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the operations and patient groups covered
the inpatient outpatient or community setting
the surgeon protocols and referral information
the equipment and manual-handling resources
the wound and complication escalation process
the outcome and discharge expectations
Day-to-day operating brief
What Orthopaedic Physiotherapist (Post-Op) work looks like in practice
An orthopaedic physiotherapist working with post-operative patients plans and progresses rehabilitation within the referral, clinical information and professional scope available. The contract should distinguish clinical judgement from surgical review and identify the escalation route for unexpected symptoms.
Responsibilities reflected in the contract
Assess mobility and function after orthopaedic surgery.
Apply documented surgical precautions and protocols.
Progress exercise gait and daily activity safely.
Monitor wounds symptoms and rehabilitation milestones.
Coordinate equipment and discharge requirements.
Escalate suspected complications to the surgical pathway.
A realistic working scenario
The physiotherapist may assess mobility, agree goals, deliver or prescribe rehabilitation, document progress and communicate with the patient and wider clinical team. Red flags, wound concerns, deterioration or activity outside the agreed protocol require timely escalation.
Outputs to agree
individual rehabilitation plans and measurable goals
safe progression of mobility and exercise
clear communication of progress, limitations and clinical concerns
Records and evidence
Assessment and treatment notes.
Goals, outcome measures and exercise plans.
Consent and patient communications where applicable.
Referral, discharge and escalation records.
Clinical notes.
Assessment records.
Reporting relationship
Typically reports to Clinical Lead, Therapy Lead, Service Manager or Practice Manager. Confirm the employer's actual reporting structure in the builder.
Authority and escalation
Record the clinical scope, access to protocols and who reviews red flags or changes to post-operative restrictions. The role should not imply authority to alter a surgeon's restrictions without an appropriate clinical route.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Tools and systems
Clinical systems.
Patient record systems.
Therapy or diagnostic equipment where authorised.
Secure clinical communication tools.
Incident reporting systems.
Workplace context
Clinic, therapy, diagnostic, community or approved patient-facing areas.
Training and certification
Complete employer-required safeguarding training.
Complete employer-required health and safety training.
Contract priorities
professional registration and scope
clinical records and patient confidentiality
caseload, locations and lone working
equipment, manual handling and escalation
Information the employer should prepare
the operations and patient groups covered
the inpatient outpatient or community setting
the surgeon protocols and referral information
the equipment and manual-handling resources
the wound and complication escalation process
the outcome and discharge expectations
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Work setting
Clinic, therapy, diagnostic, community or approved patient-facing areas.
Primary duties
Assess mobility and function after orthopaedic surgery.
Apply documented surgical precautions and protocols.
Progress exercise gait and daily activity safely.
Monitor wounds symptoms and rehabilitation milestones.
Tools and training to confirm
Clinical systems.
Patient record systems.
Therapy or diagnostic equipment where authorised.
Secure clinical communication tools.
Governance focus
HCPC context where applicable. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering professional registration and scope. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering clinical records and patient confidentiality. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering caseload, locations and lone working.
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Orthopaedic Physiotherapist (Post-Op) duties
Deliver individual rehabilitation plans and measurable goals, maintain safe progression of mobility and exercise, and deliver clear communication of progress, limitations and clinical concerns.
Assess mobility and function after orthopaedic surgery. Apply documented surgical precautions and protocols. Progress exercise gait and daily activity safely. Monitor wounds symptoms and rehabilitation milestones. Coordinate equipment and discharge requirements.
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Record the clinical scope, access to protocols and who reviews red flags or changes to post-operative restrictions. The role should not imply authority to alter a surgeon's restrictions without an appropriate clinical route.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering professional registration and scope.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering clinical records and patient confidentiality.
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What should the contract say about post-operative rehabilitation protocols?
It should require the employee to work within current competence, the available referral information and the employer's clinical procedures, with a defined route for conflicting instructions, red flags or proposed changes.
Which records distinguish an orthopaedic physiotherapy role?
Typical records include assessment findings, treatment and exercise plans, outcome measures, progress against restrictions, consent, patient advice and communications with the wider clinical team.
Who sets precautions after orthopaedic surgery?
Use the responsible surgical team's documented instructions, resolving missing or conflicting restrictions before progressing rehabilitation.
Can a physiotherapist inspect a postoperative wound?
Yes within competence and local policy, documenting findings and escalating infection, breakdown or unexpected change promptly.
May rehabilitation progress faster than the protocol?
Only through authorised clinical review based on the procedure, healing, patient findings and the surgeon's pathway.
Who arranges crutches or other discharge equipment?
Allocate assessment, fitting, supply, teaching and handover responsibilities so discharge is not delayed or unsafe.
What if new calf pain develops during rehabilitation?
Stop routine progression and use the urgent clinical pathway for possible complication rather than offering reassurance without assessment.
Can weekend orthopaedic cover be required?
Yes with rota, caseload priorities, senior advice, handover, facilities and pay or time arrangements stated clearly.
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