Rotational Physiotherapist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious NHS Trust as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in London, where you'll engage in diverse clinical rotations across various specialties. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality physiotherapy services, leading projects, and mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on diversity, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in a dynamic healthcare environment. Embrace the chance to contribute to a Trust recognized for its excellence in patient care and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with experience in acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload.
• Lead specific projects and support junior staff in clinical practice.

Skills

Respiratory Physiotherapy

Clinical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Teamwork in MDT

Education

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Main area: Therapies Grade 6 Contract Permanent: This post will be required to work as part of the 5 in 7 weekend rota and complete respiratory on-calls.

Hours:

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full time post, includes some evening and weekend work) Job ref 289-CSS-1706

Site: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town: London - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 16/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join our general rotations within the therapy department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The rotations are six months in length and involve working in a wide variety of clinical areas. These include Respiratory, Paediatrics, Burns, HIV/Oncology, Orthopaedics, Medical Rehabilitation, ED and Acute Medicine and Neurology.

You will have prior experience working in a variety of acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings and experience working as an autonomous practitioner. Previous experience in respiratory physiotherapy, including working in a critical care setting is essential. Applications without the essential criteria will not be considered for the post.

Main duties of the job

• Be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects/service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapist or Clinical Lead Therapist.
• Role model the identified Trust values at all times.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
• Use evidence-based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
• Provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement.
• Actively participate in the 5 in 7 weekend rota and respiratory on-call rota.

Working for our organisation

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children’s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We’re one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We’re also one of the top trusts to work for – our staff say they’re engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment. Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Good’ in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving us an overall rating of ‘Good’. We’ve also been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating for ‘use of resources’ by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review job description and person specification for full details of job role and expectations.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
• Member of special interest group

EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of a broad range of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in acute and general medicine, ITU, surgery, respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and rehabilitation.
• Participation in emergency on-call and weekend services.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice.
• Evidence of active participation in in-service training.
• Experience of providing respiratory physiotherapy including on critical care, acute medical and surgical wards.
• Experience as a qualified Physiotherapist in an acute inpatient hospital setting.
• Evidence of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in other settings such as musculoskeletal outpatients, community and paediatrics.
• Evidence of working in a non-clinical team.
• Evidence of presentation at in-service training and teaching MDT colleagues.
• Experience working in the NHS for a minimum of 1 year.
• Experience of supervision of band 5 physiotherapists, students or therapy assistants.
• Previous Band 6 experience in a relevant post.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory, orthopaedic, neurological and long term conditions including treatments/rehabilitation.
• Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly.
• The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development.
• Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice.
• Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress.
• The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice.
• Able to present information in a clear and logical manner (written and orally).
• Demonstrate ability to, and understand the importance of, work within National and Trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety etc.).
• Demonstrates the use of evidence-based clinical practice.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Ability to clinically reason the application of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications.
• Evidence of participation in research or audit.
• Evidence of clinical educator training, supervisory and appraisal skills.
• Understanding of National Health Plans and their Implementations.

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.