Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Vascular

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Surgical & Vascular Team. In this fixed-term role, you will be responsible for leading the assessment, treatment, and management of patients, including those post-surgery. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration, along with extensive experience in managing complex patient cases. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing patients with vascular, renal surgical and neurological conditions.
• Experience with patients who have had major amputations.
• Evidence of continued professional development maintained in a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex presentations.
• Provide clinical leadership across the Surgical & Vascular pathway.
• Develop the service to meet changing health and social care agendas.

Skills

Ability to assess, treat and discharge patients after surgery

Ability to work autonomously

Strong IT skills

Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team

Education

Degree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and versatile team player to join our therapy team within the Surgical & Vascular Team.

The Royal London Hospital is offering a senior physiotherapist fixed‑term post (12 months, full‑time) to work in a specialist role in the advanced assessment, treatment and clinical management of patients with vascular disease and those post‑surgery, including major amputations.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for physiotherapy; excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership across the RLH Surgical & Vascular pathway.

Undertake a team‑leader role, working alongside the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and fellow Band 7 therapists to plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate the physiotherapy service for patients across the pathway.

• Lead assessment, treatment and management of patients with vascular, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, neuro/gyne‑oncology and neurological conditions, including those who have undergone major amputations.
• Occasionally cover a range of specialities: general surgery, elective orthopaedics, gynae‑oncology, neuro‑surgery, neuro‑oncology, trauma.
• Communicate effectively with other health‑care professionals, social services and external agencies regarding patient care, progress, and rehabilitation or discharge planning.
• Be responsible for day‑to‑day clinical and operational management, ensuring professional delivery of the physiotherapy service.
• Develop the service to meet changing health and social care agendas; provide clinical leadership and skill development to the team.
• Deputise for and support the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist when required.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree or pursuing a postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical or leadership field.
• Leadership or management qualification (e.g. Mary Seacole, ILM or equivalent).

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience managing patients with vascular, renal surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory, neuro/gyne‑oncology and neurological conditions.
• Experience with patients who have had major amputations.
• Knowledge of a range of clinical conditions in the acute setting, particularly in vascular and renal failure.
• Extensive acute inpatient and rehabilitation experience within the NHS.
• Experience in staff supervision and leading a team.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at postgraduate courses and relevant training.

Desirable Experience

• B6 level or equivalent ITU experience.
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy, framework and NICE guidelines guiding practice.
• Experience in outpatient amputee settings.
• Experience using the PPAM (Pneumatic Post Amputation Mobility) Aid with a patient.

Essential Skills

• Ability to assess, treat and appropriately discharge patients after surgery, including those with complex presentations, using evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, organise and delegate a caseload of complex patients.
• Ability to identify deteriorating function and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work within and lead a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to self‑reflect, demonstrate continual learning and provide formal teaching to staff and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft programmes and electronic patient records.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to lead and deliver service improvement projects.
• Ability to lead an audit and deliver learning points.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications requiring a Skilled Worker visa will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information, consult the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Barts Health NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR.

Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk