Physiotherapist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider based in Greater London is hiring for a Band 6 Physiotherapist in rotating roles within the Acute Therapy department. Responsibilities include managing complex caseloads, providing leadership, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and be involved in weekend and emergency on-call scenarios. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and effective communication with patients and staff. The position is fully on-site with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs in various settings.
• Active engagement in weekend and emergency on-call duties.
• Ability to provide specialist assessments and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of clients using evidence-based principles.
• Provide leadership and training to junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Autonomous practice

Leadership and training

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Physiotherapist Band 6 – Rotational

Rotational band 6 physiotherapy roles available within the Acute Therapy department at the Trust. The positions are all six‑monthly and rotate between Critical Care and Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Orthopaedics and Surgery. All posts require the holder to be an active participant on the weekend and emergency on‑call rota.

Interview date: TBC

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence‑based principles within Critical Care, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, and Care of the Elderly.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and provide specialist assessments and treatments to clients, maintaining records in line with Trust and professional standards.
• Work as an effective team member and communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including patients, family/carers, and the MDT.
• Provide leadership, training and education to junior staff, students and assistants, and provide supervision and 121’s with junior staff and assistants.
• Deputise for the clinical lead in the absence.
• Be highly organised, prioritise effectively and work in a busy environment under pressure.

Interview date: TBC

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, as well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025