Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Acute Elderly Units

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is recruiting for a motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist at Queen's Hospital, Romford. This role involves providing specialist physiotherapy services to patients in acute elderly wards, supervising junior staff, and contributing to service development. Ideal candidates will have a physiotherapy degree, leadership qualities, and experience at Band 5 and 6 levels. The position offers a competitive salary between £53,751 and £60,651 per annum and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• A broad base of experience at Band 5 and Band 6 levels or equivalent.
• Leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy service within the acute elderly team.
• Deliver guidance and education to multidisciplinary team.
• Lead planning and delivery of physiotherapy service.

Skills

Strong knowledge of medical conditions and their impact

Competent IT skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

CSP Membership

Job description

Job Summary

The Acute Elderly Unit Therapy Team in BHRUT are actively recruiting for a motivated and dynamic Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our team at Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex. The team covers three acute elderly wards as part of the Frailty service provision. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you will expand your clinical skills, supervise and educate more junior staff, and deliver holistic, patient‑centred care.

As a Band 7 Physiotherapist you will act as an autonomous practitioner, leading complex assessment and discharge planning, supervising and mentoring Band 6, Band 5, student and therapy‑assistant staff, and contributing to service development with evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist standard physiotherapy service to patients within the acute elderly team, with a special focus on assessment and optimisation of patient potential within service boundaries using a holistic approach.
• Deliver specialist guidance, advice and education to other members of the multidisciplinary team on matters related to your specialist area.
• Lead planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service in conjunction with the Clinical Leads.
• Teach, supervise and appraise peers, Band 6 and Band 5 physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and therapy assistants.
• Deputise for senior colleagues in absentia, both in management and clinical areas.
• Contribute to service running and development through the promotion, adaptation and creation of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence‑based practice.
• Undertake supervision, mentoring and performance‑development plans to promote clinical and professional effectiveness of self and others, including performance management and liaison with the Therapy Manager on disciplinary matters.

Employment Details

• Band: 7
• Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per annum inclusive
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 162-7499-CCS
• Job location: Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
• Employer: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Employer website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Essential: Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Desirable: CSP Membership

Skills & Abilities

• Essential: Strong knowledge of medical conditions and their impact on cognitive, physical and social functioning
• Desirable: Competent IT skills

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential: Broad base of experience at Band 5 and Band 6 levels or equivalent
• Desirable: Recent clinical experience and knowledge in acute respiratory care and spinal patients

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Leadership qualities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Additional Information

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

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or adjustments for applicants with a disability, please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110.