Highly Specialised Physiotherapist for BHC | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lakenheath is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist for a fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy services, supporting critical care pathways, and contributing to advanced surgical procedures. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of acute care experience and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care. This position offers opportunities for professional development and in-service training.

Benefits

Established clinical supervision and CPD programme

In-service training programme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years acute care experience within the NHS.
• Experience with cardiothoracic and/or critically ill patients preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service within Barts Heart Centre.
• Support cardiovascular pathways including Critical Care Units and Cardiology.
• Contribute to Thoracic surgery pathways including robotic surgery.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical skills

Patient-centred care

Job description

Overview

Fixed-term contract (12 months – start date: 19/01/2026). 37.5 hours per week. We have an opportunity to join a rewarding role working for Barts Health, the largest NHS Trust in England, at the St Bartholomew’s site. The role involves working closely with other service pathways within St Bartholomew’s and across sites to deliver a consistent, high level of service.

Responsibilities

• Alongside the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service within Barts Heart Centre.
• Support cardiovascular pathways including Level 2 and 3 Critical Care Units, Cardiology (including the busiest heart attack centre in Europe and a commissioned VV-ECMO service), and Cardiothoracics with a complex Aorto-vascular pathway and congenital heart service.
• Contribute to Thoracic surgery pathways including robotic surgery and ERAS pathways.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years acute care experience within the NHS.
• Ideally experience with cardiothoracic and/or critically ill patients.
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care.

Development and Benefits

• Established clinical supervision and CPD programme with opportunities for personal development and involvement with junior staff and students.
• Excellent in-service training programme; staff encouraged to undertake advanced education and external courses.

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma Streets: [e-mail]

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Trust is committed to improving services for patients and promoting inclusion and a supportive working environment backed by the WeCare values and behaviours.

Closing date

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.