Senior Physiotherapist Bed Based Rehab

NHS; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join a dynamic rehab team in an intermediate care setting. This exciting role focuses on elderly patients, promoting independence through rehabilitation and enablement interventions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care pathways and lead group education sessions. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for motivated individuals looking to enhance their skills in a rewarding setting. Join us in making a difference in patient care!

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card

Low-interest personal loans

Lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD, including internal/external courses.
• MSc in related field and leadership training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient independence through rehabilitation interventions.
• Complete complex assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Good time management

Prioritization skills

Organization skills

Ability to recognize frailty

Work independently

Education

Evidence of CPD

MSc in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

EMIS

Job description

Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist Bed Based Rehab - Band 6

£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata

Full time hours 37.5 per week - FTC 12 months

Are you a physiotherapist looking to further develop your skills and knowledge in an intermediate care setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, friendly, and successful rehab team on Foxbury ward for a 12-month period to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for a senior physiotherapist role within a well-established and well-led multidisciplinary team. The post holder will support band 5 therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, AHP students, and nursing colleagues to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients transitioning from acute hospital to home.

Foxbury ward is renowned for providing excellent clinical care that is evidence-based, safe, effective, caring, well-led, and responsive to patient needs. We offer a supportive environment that ensures patients receive the appropriate discharge support to regain independence and confidence at home. Senior staff will provide regular supervision and in-service training.

Proposed interview date: Monday 2nd June 2025

Main duties of the job

Foxbury ward is a 30-bed intermediate care rehabilitation unit. The post holder will promote patient independence through rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with primary, community, secondary care, voluntary, and public sector teams to ensure successful delivery of intermediate care pathways in Bromley.

The role involves completing complex assessments and treatment plans, leading group education and therapy sessions, and developing physiotherapy services. The primary focus is on elderly patients, with an emphasis on goal-oriented discharge planning.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, provides a wide range of services including community nursing, district nursing, health visiting, specialized nursing care, and therapy services across various age groups.

Compensation depends on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retail discounts, Blue Light Card, low-interest personal loans, and a lease car scheme. We are committed to enhancing our employee benefits continually.

Additional details

• Posting date: 30 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per year (Inc HCAS, Pro rata)
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 848-BHC-114-25
• Location: Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT

Job responsibilities

Details of the main responsibilities are outlined in the attached Job Description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Evidence of CPD, including internal/external courses
• Desirable: MSc in related field, leadership/management training

Experience

• Essential: Previous rotational/community experience, supervising rehab assistants
• Desirable: Experience as band 6, service development/QI

Information Technology

• Essential: Knowledge of Word, Excel
• Desirable: Experience with EMIS

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Good time management, prioritization, organization skills, ability to recognize frailty, work independently
• Desirable: Knowledge of additional specialist areas, managing large caseloads

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.