Band 7 Physiotherapist

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in London seeks a Band 7 Physiotherapist to lead clinical practice and manage complex caseloads. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in physiotherapy with strong leadership and holistic assessment skills. Responsibilities include providing professional leadership, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and supervising junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for CPD, and a supportive team environment. Flexibility in working arrangements is encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive NHS band 7 salary

Annual appraisals and monthly supervisions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Band 7 physiotherapy experience in multiple specialties.
• Experience in musculoskeletal and neurological assessments.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy within the Trust.
• Manage a clinical caseload and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Holistic physiotherapy assessment

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist with proven clinical and leadership skills to join the Physiotherapy Team at South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust. You will be joining a friendly and growing team that will allow you to explore your full potential across sites including Springfield University Hospital and Tolworth Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for physiotherapy within the Trust.
• Carriage of a clinical caseload, undertaking advanced, holistic physiotherapy assessments and formulating comprehensive treatment plans for service users with complex mental health and physical health problems across several specialities and settings.
• Assist with organising and delivering in-service training sessions, supervision and service development projects with the support of the Head of Physiotherapy.
• Lead by example, setting and maintaining a high standard of clinical practice and professionalism.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions and quality of clinical decision making in conjunction with service users/carers and other professionals.
• Plan and prioritise the caseload of junior staff and students where necessary.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with carers, and liaise with outside agencies as required.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely treatment records in line with CSP standards of practice and Trust policies.
• Adhere to NHS policies related to clinical governance, safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Band 7 physiotherapy experience with a high level of knowledge gained through rotations at band 5 and 6 level in a variety of physiotherapy specialities.
• Advanced, holistic physiotherapy assessment skills with confidence in musculoskeletal and neurological assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to lead by example and supervise junior staff.
• Ability to work in a setting where demand fluctuates, therefore highly organised, self‑motivated and resilient.
• Adherence to Chartered Society of Physiotherapy clinical standards and guidelines, and NHS Clinical Governance and health and safety policies.
• Valid HCPC registration and commitment to maintaining professional competency through CPD and annual appraisal.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS band 7 salary and AfC.
• Annual appraisals, monthly supervisions, and dedicated CPD time.
• Inservice training opportunities across the Trust.
• Access to diverse patient groups, including forensic, learning disability and older people.
• Opportunity to supervise physiotherapy students and contribute to educational programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Equality and Diversity

At South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are a Disability Committed Employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Legal and EEO Statements

This is an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We welcome applications from people of any gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the normal NHS recruitment channel. The closing date listed is a guide only and the position may close early if sufficient applications are received.