Highly Specialist Trauma Physiotherapist Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to lead the assessment and management of complex trauma patients. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and ensuring high-quality care across the Major Trauma pathway. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities to enhance leadership and clinical skills through evidence-based practice. If you are passionate about making a difference in trauma care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for physiotherapy in trauma and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and management of complex trauma patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care and rehabilitation.
• Manage clinical and operational aspects of the physiotherapy service.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Communication Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Clinical Management

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a passion for physiotherapy in trauma, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider MDT.

You will take a lead role in the assessment, treatment, and management of highly complex patients, including those with trauma orthopaedic / plastics injuries, chest trauma, amputation, and spinal cord injury across the trauma pathway within our MTC.

You will provide leadership, management, and clinical care across the wider Neuro & Trauma team, collaborating with other senior physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

You will be committed to your own learning and development, as well as that of your team. Opportunities to develop leadership, management, and specialist clinical skills will be supported through evidence-based practice with guidance from fellow Band 7s and your Clinical Lead.

Within Bart’s Health, we offer a supportive environment for therapists to grow, including a robust teaching and training program, and opportunities to undertake quality improvement and audit projects.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Katie Collins
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Neuro & Trauma

To provide clinical leadership across the RLH Major Trauma pathway:

1. Undertake a team leader role, collaborating with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the physiotherapy service for patients across the Major Trauma pathway.
2. Lead in the assessment, treatment, and management of highly complex patients with chest trauma, amputations, spinal cord injuries, and trauma orthopaedic/plastics injuries.
3. Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, social services, and external agencies regarding patient care, progress, and rehabilitation/discharge planning.
4. Manage the day-to-day clinical and operational aspects of the physiotherapy service, supporting the wider Neuro & Trauma therapy team.
5. Support and deputise for the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist as needed.
6. Contribute to the development of the Neuro & Trauma therapy team in line with RLH objectives.
7. Participate in weekend/bank holiday work and respiratory on-call duties.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. We aim to improve all our services for patients, emphasizing safety, high standards of harm-free care, and compassionate service.

We promote an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging, valuing diversity and supporting equality.

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for the role. Please view the attachments below for more details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 May 2025.