Graduate MSK Physiotherapist
Lyfe Health – Bournemouth
OTE up to £43,000 + pension + funded professional development + CSP membership fees = Basic salary: £30,000–£38,000 FTE, depending on experience and agreed shifts Job type: Permanent, full-time
Launch your career in private MSK practice
Lyfe Health is growing, and we are looking for an ambitious Graduate MSK Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team at our beautiful health and wellbeing centre in Bournemouth.
You will develop a varied private MSK caseload with structured mentoring, supervised clinical development and practical support from experienced Senior and Consultant Physiotherapists.
This is an opportunity to become a confident and highly capable MSK clinician while building a long-term career in private practice.
About Lyfe Health
At Lyfe Health, we help people feel better, move better and perform better so they can live their best.
We take time to understand what each client wants to return to, create a clear plan and help them make measurable progress throughout their recovery.
Our approach combines clinical expertise, education, objective assessment and progressive rehabilitation within a warm and welcoming environment.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Assess and treat a varied private MSK caseload
- Understand each client’s goals before recommending treatment
- Create clear, evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Explain assessment findings, treatment options and next steps clearly
- Design and progress individualised rehabilitation programmes
- Use objective measures and regular reassessment to demonstrate progress
- Manage the full client journey from initial assessment to discharge
- Build trusted and lasting relationships with clients
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Take ownership of your caseload, standards and commitments
- Participate in case reviews and clinical training
- Refer appropriately and collaborate with the wider team
- Recommend relevant services where they genuinely benefit the client
- Deliver a warm, personal and professional client experience
Your level of autonomy will increase as your skills and confidence develop.
About you
We are looking for someone who is warm, ambitious and accountable, puts clients first and wants to become an excellent MSK clinician.
You will need:
- A BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration required before starting employment. UK graduates awaiting confirmation of registration may apply.
- CSP membership, or eligibility to join before starting
- The right to work in the UK : Applicants must have valid permission to work in the UK
- A genuine interest in MSK physiotherapy
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A curious and thorough approach to assessment
- An interest in education, evidence and measurable outcomes
- A professional, organised and accountable approach
- A willingness to ask questions and respond positively to feedback
- The confidence to raise concerns and help resolve problems
- The ability to work collaboratively across different clinical disciplines
- Ambition to improve outcomes for clients, the team and Lyfe Health
- An understanding that excellent care must be delivered within a sustainable healthcare business
Previous MSK placement experience would be beneficial, but we are primarily looking for clinical potential, warmth, curiosity and a genuine commitment to the Lyfe Health approach.
You are not expected to have experience in all our specialist services or technology. Full training and support will be provided.
The Lyfe Way
We hire teammates who put clients first, build lasting relationships and continually improve.
You should be curious before prescribing, comfortable using education and evidence, and prepared to take responsibility for helping clients make visible progress.
We are looking for someone who will embrace and actively strengthen the Lyfe Way.
Salary and benefits
- Total earning potential of up to £43,000
- £30,000–£38,000 FTE basic salary, depending on experience and agreed shifts
- Performance-related bonus of up to £4,800 per year
- Additional peak-time and weekend earning opportunities
- CSP membership paid
- Pension scheme
- Funded postgraduate development and CPD
- Structured clinical mentoring and supervision
- Specialist training in MRI, Reformer Pilates and rehabilitation technology
- Free use of the onsite gym
- 50% employee discount at the Good Lyfe Café
- Modern, fully air-conditioned working environment
- Regular team events
Working pattern
This is a full-time role operating across a flexible rota, including agreed evening and weekend working.
Additional payments are available for qualifying peak-time commitments.
Apply
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to begin your private MSK career with Lyfe Health and how your approach aligns with the Lyfe Way.
Pay: £30,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Westbourne BH4 9EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the right to work in the UK?
- Will you require Lyfe Health to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future to work in the role ?
Education:
Location:
- Westbourne BH4 9EF (preferred)
Work Location: In person
