Band 5 Physiotherapist | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage patients across various settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, with opportunities to participate in weekend respiratory and on-call duties. This role is suited for newly qualified physiotherapists looking to expand their skills in a supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with medical and respiratory pathologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients and undertake comprehensive assessments.
• Deliver Physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence.
• Evaluate patient progress and participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Chartered Physiotherapist

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Clinical assessment skills

Job description

Band 5 Physiotherapist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust provide a full range of acute services at Kingston Hospital, and short‑stay rehabilitation at Teddington Memorial Hospital. We also provide community care in the London borough of Richmond, and we work in partnership with Your Healthcare who provide community care in Kingston. We have a superb reputation for innovation in the field of healthcare and have been awarded an outstanding rating from CQC for caring and leadership.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chartered Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team. The post holder will join the Band 5 rotations, between inpatients, outpatients and community with opportunities to work across 7‑days during some rotations.

We are a very friendly, supportive team who encourage newly qualified physios or band 5 applicants who are looking to further expand their knowledge and skills. We actively encourage in‑service training and recognise the value of supervision and appraisal. This role includes weekend respiratory and on‑call duties.

Please note: this advert may close early in the event of high level of applicants.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients such as those with presentations of medical and respiratory pathologies, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, paediatric patients, amputees, head injuries and stroke patients.
3. Formulate and deliver a Physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence‑based practice and treatment options. Using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
4. Assess patient understanding of treatment, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
5. Evaluate patient progress, re‑assess and alter treatment programmes as appropriate.
6. Represent Physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi‑disciplinary team meetings to ensure the delivery of a co‑ordinated multi‑disciplinary service and integrate Physiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement of discharge planning.

Core Values

• Compassionate – We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy.
• Inclusive – We are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone’s unique contribution.
• Collaborative – We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive.
• Inspiring – We strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving.

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025