Inpatient Physiotherapist - Elderly Rehabilitation

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; North End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in North End is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to develop clinical skills within a dynamic rehabilitation team. You will manage your caseload, liaise with patients and colleagues, and provide high-quality care. This role offers both part-time and full-time options with competitive benefits including flexible working, an NHS pension scheme, and access to wellness resources. Candidates must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience to be shortlisted.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Free counselling service

NHS Pension scheme

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical skills in physiotherapy.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and ensure seamless patient transfer.
• Liaise closely with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Develop and deliver training for junior staff and students.

Job description

Overview

The integrated Rehabilitation Service, consisting of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services, is looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will be based within the Elderly Rehabilitation Team and will deliver high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within our acute hospital. This role will be available part time or full time, with weekend working as part of an agreed rota and respiratory on‑call when all competencies are passed.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team you will manage your own caseload independently, safe and seamless transfer of patients through their journey. You will liaise closely with patients, carers and colleagues across the team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient well being and promote a positive experience. You will develop and deliver in‑service training, on‑call training sessions, supervise junior physiotherapists and mentor students. You will also support patient discharge planning and work closely with the wider rehabilitation programme.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should demonstrate that they meet the criteria specified in the person specification, including the required qualifications, experience and behaviours underpinning the trust’s core values. Only those who can demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Wagestream – an app‑based service that provides instant earned wage access

Additional Support

• Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri‑Menopause or Menopause
• Opportunities to join Staff Networks, including Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause‑friendly employer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted for interview.