Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Practitioner

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Rehabilitation Practitioner for Musculoskeletal Out-patients. The role involves assisting physiotherapists, modifying treatment programmes, and leading patient rehabilitation efforts within a care-focused environment. Successful candidates will have a qualification in physiotherapy or a related field, strong communication skills, and experience in outpatient settings. This opportunity supports full patient recovery through collaborative care while functioning autonomously. The position is based in London with an emphasis on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced healthcare tools

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and outpatient services.
• Ability to work without direct supervision in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists in outpatient treatments and patient assessments.
• Modify treatment programmes as directed by supervising therapists.
• Lead patient exercise and education programmes.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Therapeutic handling skills

Autonomous working

Education

Qualification in Physiotherapy or related field

Job description

Job Title: Rehabilitation Practitioner - Musculoskeletal Out-patients

Band: 4

Hours of Work (per week): 37.5 hours

Service Centre / Directorate: Therapies

Base: St George's Hospital (may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites)

Accountable to: Operational Manager/Service Manager

Reports to: An assigned Senior Band 6 or Band 7 physiotherapist as line manager for supervision

Responsible for: The rehabilitation practitioner will work under guidance of qualified physiotherapists to undertake assessment and management of selected patients within St George's Healthcare NHS Trust and carry out duties supporting the smooth functioning of the service.

Key working relationships

Patients, supervising physiotherapist, clinical team leads, administrative staff, referring clinicians, families / carers, GP's, community services, statutory and voluntary agencies, and MDT colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the physiotherapists and support the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service by carrying out and progressing treatment plans developed by therapists within an agreed framework.
• Carry out outpatient assessment and treatments in the therapies department which may be across any of the sites.
• Work autonomously without direct supervision to support patients in their rehabilitation plans using advanced communication and therapeutic handling skills.
• Modify specific treatment programmes by reassessing and progressing as appropriate where agreed with responsible therapist.
• Autonomously identify need to re-evaluate, progress and terminate treatment intervention.
• Communicate effectively with therapists and patients about patient's condition.
• Lead the delivery of therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes.
• Record and maintain associated patient records using knowledge and skills gained through experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff to carry out physical activity.
• Autonomously order identified simple aids and adaptations as well as support the ordering of therapy prescribed equipment.
• Lead on therapy based data collection and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services.
• Assist in running MSK classes.

About St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. Their main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting, is one of the country's principal teaching hospitals, shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region. As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London.