Band 6 Static Orthopaedic Physiotherapist. | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Carshalton is looking for a qualified physiotherapist to join their Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at St Helier Hospital. The role involves providing a high standard of physiotherapy service mainly to trauma patients and participating in a 7-day service. Candidates must have a degree in Physiotherapy and relevant HCPC registration. The position includes supervisory responsibilities and contributions to departmental research. This role offers a chance to work within a highly regarded team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in trauma and complex patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to adult patients at St. Helier Hospital.
• Supervise and teach junior physiotherapy staff and students.
• Participate in departmental research and quality recommendations.

Skills

Assessing complex presentations

Teaching and supervising staff

Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Static within the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at St Helier Hospital, this post involves caseloads primarily in trauma, notably # NOF rehabilitation, with some involvement in repatriation of major trauma patients from SGH. Our Hip Fracture Unit at St Helier Hospital is nationally recognised as the best performing hip fracture unit in the London area for 10 consecutive years and placed in the top 5 % of the UK. The ESTH Fractured Neck of Femur Pathway has received national acclaim and recognition; the physiotherapy team are a vital part of this pathway. A prioritised 7‑day service is offered, ensuring all patients receive rehabilitation from day 1 post‑op.

This post involves regularly contributing to the prioritised 7‑day service through rostered weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within St. Helier Hospital.
• Abide by the CSP and HCPC rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards.
• Assess and treat own workload of patients who may have complex presentations, and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• Supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, students and participate in teaching MDT staff.
• Undertake evidence‑based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and participate in departmental research and audit.
• Assist and backfill the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics, prioritising referrals and managing the team.
• Liaise effectively with other disciplines.
• Work closely with MDT on a daily basis.

About the Trust

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. The group includes St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospital group in 2021, remaining as separate Trusts while enabling closer collaboration on research, development, education and training for our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Application Information

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.