Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England seeks a General Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join their Therapy Service team. The successful candidate will manage a range of clinical responsibilities, providing evidence-based care to diverse patients across multiple specialities. This position requires HCPC registration and a strong commitment to professional development within a supportive team environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Flexibility in working hours and a commitment to ongoing improvement are essential. Early applications are encouraged due to a cap on applicants.

Benefits

Regular training and supervision

Support for career progression

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must have a degree in Physiotherapy.
• Ability to deliver high quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Assess, treat and manage patients' needs effectively.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Manual handling techniques

Job description

An opportunity exists for a General Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Service team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital. The Therapy Services Department is committed to providing an excellent environment for professional growth and offers regular training, supervision and support for career progression. Our overall aim is to provide the highest standards of care to patients through the provision of evidence informed practice.

Please keep a personal statement to no more than 700 words. There is a cap on the number of applicants so the vacancy will likely close earlier than stated – please apply as soon as possible.

The role requires HCPC registration. The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients in line with the Trust values and professional regulations, working as an autonomous practitioner to assess, treat and manage a designated caseload while maintaining up‑to‑date records and using evidence‑based principles to plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

The post holder will experience rotations in Respiratory, Medical Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal outpatients, Hand Therapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Paediatrics, Emergency Department, Pelvic Health, and at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

The post holder is expected to consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD and to contribute to the 7‑day working and out‑of‑hours on‑call service.

Professional Responsibilities

• Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your work, including patient management.
• Carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner,.
• Obtain valid, informed consent from patients and work within a legal framework for those lacking capacity.
• Use a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication tools to maximise patient rehabilitation potential, including with those with complex communication difficulties, mental health problems, or whose first language is English.
• Maintain professional behaviour and promote a positive image of the Trust.
• Comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes.
• Maintain HCPC registration.
• Engage in continuous professional development via self‑education, reflective practice and active participation in in‑service training; maintain a CPD portfolio.

Organisational Responsibilities

• Effectively manage daily caseloads, prioritising clinical work, meetings and training, and working flexibly according to staffing levels.
• Carry an identified bleep as required by rotation, and respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
• Make appropriate referrals to other physiotherapists and other multidisciplinary team members, coordinating intervention for joint sessions where required.
• Ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other disciplines via social services reports, discharge letters, etc.

Effort Requirements

• Carry out assessment and treatment using manual and therapeutic handling techniques requiring moderate to high physical effort and concentration, frequently throughout each working day.
• Comply with the Trust manual handling policy.
• Work alone at times, depending on rotation, e.g. domiciliary settings.
• Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety or aggression due to pain, fear or dementia.

General

COVID‑19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination during the recruitment process.

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, children's services, and specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us "Good" in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and "Outstanding" in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80 m ambulatory diagnostic centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements and will accommodate requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Application Process

• Please check your emails regularly; 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.
• By 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 (e.g., passport, driving licence, visa) 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.