Job Role
Osteopath
Pay
£28-£40 per hour DOE
Job Type
Part time Locum (approximately 11.5 hours per week initially; 3-month initial assignment)
Location
Balham, South West London
Perks
- Established private multidisciplinary clinic with excellent local reputation
- Warm, friendly and genuinely supportive MDT environment
- Strong internal referral network from physiotherapists and other practitioners
- On-site rehabilitation gym
- Dedicated Pilates studio with both mat and reformer equipment
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced osteopaths and physiotherapists
- Existing patient demand with no current osteopath covering Tuesday evenings
- Opportunity to experience the clinic before making a longer-term commitment
- Clear pathway into a long-term self-employed associate position
- Excellent public transport links
- Collaborative team culture with regular learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
- Registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
- Degree or Master’s qualification in Osteopathy
- Excellent musculoskeletal assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong hands‑on treatment and manual therapy skillsExcellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Comfortable managing an independent caseload
- Team‑focused attitude and collaborative approach
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Clinical massage or sports massage skills welcomed but not essential
- Private practice experience advantageous
- We are happy to consider both experienced osteopaths and exceptional new graduates with the right attitude and team fit
What You Will Be Doing
You will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions within a busy private practice environment.
- Comprehensive patient assessments and clinical examinations
- Deliver osteopathic treatment using appropriate manual therapy techniques
- Develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Prescribe and progress exercise programmes where appropriate
- Educate patients on recovery, injury prevention and self‑management
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and referrers
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Build and maintain a successful private practice caseload
Working Hours and Environment
This role is based around two established clinic sessions:
- Tuesday: 2:30pm‑8:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am‑2:00pm
Additional sessions may become available in the future for the right candidate as the caseload grows.
Career Pathway
You will initially join the clinic on a three‑month locum basis, paid at the advertised hourly rate. After a successful locum period, you may transition into a long‑term self‑employed associate position, moving from hourly locum rate to the clinic’s associate fee‑share model.
Application
If you are interested, please send your CV to info@recruittherapists.co.uk.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates. Please note that we retain the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Our client promotes diversity and equal opportunity.
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