Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Medical

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ilford is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join their Acute Medical team. The successful candidate will enhance their clinical skills while providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Opportunities for professional development and support from senior staff are available, making this a rewarding position for those looking to advance in their physiotherapy career.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development

Flexible Working

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physiotherapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Experience in cardiac, respiratory, and endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment of patients with complex conditions.
• Manage own caseload and work autonomously.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Skills

Time Management

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

Job description

Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Medical

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A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our friendly team of therapists, providing care on the Acute medical wards at King George Hospital in Ilford, Essex.

Working in a fast paced environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills in cardiac, respiratory and endocrinology

As a Band 6 physiotherapist in a busy team you will be required to build a strong set of clinical skills, whilst further developing your leadership, communication and managerial skills.

We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development with an established in service training programme, regular evidence based practice groups and commissioned external courses identified through trust appraisal process.

You will be supported by a B8A team lead and a B7 physiotherapist

As part of a recent re-configuration of our Integrated Therapy service structure, we have moved in line with the Government agenda for the NHS providing a 7 day service covering the Medical and Elderly Receiving Unit and Elderly Short Stay Unit in order to achieve the highest quality of care for our patients. We are looking for a person who will enjoy the benefits of this working pattern.

If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

Enquiries to discuss the position are welcomed.

To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive and psychological/mental health conditions. To provide a diagnosis of functional status, to develop and deliver an individual treatment plan.

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with access to direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access of advice and supper from a senior physiotherapist is available as required, clinical work is routinely evaluated.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating time management and planning skills.

Were an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care were proud of and our patients are happy with. Were no longer inspecial measures; weve openedtwo new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been namedthe top CEOby the Health Service Journal.

We operate from two main sites KGH in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. Were campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queensand get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from ourWomens Health Hubin Ilford; anAgeing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) atBarking Community Hospitaland atSt Georges Health and Wellbeing Hubin Hornchurch.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many canwork flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. Were proud to be aLondon Living Wageemployer.

Were looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025

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