Physiotherapist

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified physiotherapist who will gain valuable experience through rotations in spinal cord injury care, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and paediatric surgery. This position requires in-person interview attendance and previous respiratory care experience. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and work autonomously while providing clinical assessments and treatment plans for diverse patient conditions. Join a dedicated team at a well-supported facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously with a diverse patient caseload.
• Knowledge of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments of patients.
• Formulate physiotherapy diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Manage own caseload and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Physiotherapy diagnosis

Autonomous practice

Respiratory care experience

Job description

Working with full support from well-staffed teams you will gain experience in the following areas on 6 monthly rotations:

Rotations

• Spinal cord injuries including advanced cardio-respiratory care on ITU as well as neuro-rehabilitation
• Adult musculoskeletal unit which includes out-patients, rehabilitation and pain management programmes
• Elective orthopaedics - including joint reconstruction, foot and ankle and spinal surgery and pre-admission
• Orthopaedic Oncology and Rehabilitation
• Paediatric orthopaedic surgery
• Amputee Acute and Rehabilitation

ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE INTERVIEW IN PERSON AND REMOTE INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE OFFERED.

The post holder will be based at Stanmore and will be required to work on a weekend rota as part of the Therapy 7-day service and Twilight service when covering in-patient teams.

You will be expected to perform clinical assessment of patients with diverse and complex neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, across the inpatient and outpatient settings.

To formulate physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme.

You will be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspects of clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner.

Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problem case sessions and peer review.

Access to advice and support from senior colleagues is available when required.

Candidates will need previous experience in respiratory care.