Senior Physiotherapist – Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join its Trauma & Orthopaedics team. This role involves advanced assessment and treatment of patients, with a commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a senior physiotherapist in orthopaedics.
• Ability to handle complex patient needs and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• To provide an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and maintain high standards of patient care.
• To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and participate in service evaluations.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Assessment skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly-motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust.

The Trauma & Orthopaedic service at UCLH is a busy department, working over different sites; Trauma Orthopaedics in the UCLH main building and Elective Orthopaedics in the new elective centre at Grafton Way Building. The team is led by over 20 consultants who specialise in a range of elective and trauma work. UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services across 8 sites. As part of our continued vision to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and word-class research, UCLH will be increasing the provision of surgical services by opening a new hospital.

You will be part of the Orthopaedic therapy team, which provides services across a number of specialist areas. These include: inpatient Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Day Surgery, Joint School and the Virtual Fracture Clinic. Sound orthopaedic assessment, treatment and discharge planning skills are essential.

Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 6 months previous experience as a senior physiotherapist in orthopaedics, excellent communication, IT and organisation skills and be able to work flexibly within a busy team. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and those with a variety of complex needs.

Main duties of the job

To provide an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients admitted to the inpatient wards and day surgery unit at UCLH.

To provide advanced assessment and acute injury management advice within the virtual fracture clinic, with training and support.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.

To provide advanced neuro-musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatments for trauma and orthopaedic patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.

To provide advanced assessment, treatment & discharge planning pre- and post-operatively, to minimise length of stay and optimise patient rehabilitation.

To provide high quality, evidence-based care to service users.

To provide experienced advice, guidance and information within this area to patients, health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals.

To deputise for senior physiotherapy staff within the Virtual Fracture Clinic and the inpatient physiotherapy team as required.

To clinically supervise and guide the professional work of less experienced physiotherapists, support staff and students as appropriate, while complying with professional and departmental standards of practice

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6285

Job locations

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College London Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

At UCLH, we are committed to continually improving, to provide high quality care, and this post offers great opportunity for personal and service development. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a structured inservice training programme in a supportive learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to supervise less experienced colleagues and students.

To participate in service development projects/audits/quality improvement to enhance the service and improve patient care.

To be an integral member of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance.

To work across inpatient elective and trauma orthopaedics, virtual fracture clinic, joint school and day surgery services

To participate in 7 day service rota, including extended hours and weekend working

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

At UCLH, we are committed to continually improving, to provide high quality care, and this post offers great opportunity for personal and service development. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a structured inservice training programme in a supportive learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to supervise less experienced colleagues and students.

To participate in service development projects/audits/quality improvement to enhance the service and improve patient care.

To be an integral member of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance.

To work across inpatient elective and trauma orthopaedics, virtual fracture clinic, joint school and day surgery services

To participate in 7 day service rota, including extended hours and weekend working

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist
• Awareness of current evidence pertaining to physiotherapy interventions within the acute orthopaedic setting

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of a relevant orthopaedic Specialist Interest Group

Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist within the national health service; including experience in orthopaedics, and 3 or more of the following areas: -Respiratory -Surgery -General medicine -Neurology -Musculoskeletal outpatients -Care of the Elderly -Rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS musculoskeletal outpatients setting
• Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS acute inpatient orthopaedic setting

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute orthopaedic setting
• Evidence of clear understanding of core physiotherapy skills and processes
• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
• Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
• Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation
• Competent IT skills

Communication Essential

• A good command of both written and spoken English
• Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication

Personal and People Development Essential

• Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including the use of personal development plans/individual performance reviews
• Has attended Clinical Educator's Study Day
• Experience of teaching and supervising physiotherapy students
• Evidence of maintaining own professional development
• Able to motivate self, colleagues and patients

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
• Experience of the research and development process including audit.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements Essential

• Conducts self in a professional, confident and approachable manner.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to service delivery needs
• Able to participate in service delivery on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and public holiday working as required.
• Able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
• Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent periods throughout the working day.
• Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
• Ability to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e. sputum, body fluids, incontinence)

Desirable

• Able to support, adapt and participate in working practice and service evaluation changes

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist
• Awareness of current evidence pertaining to physiotherapy interventions within the acute orthopaedic setting

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of a relevant orthopaedic Specialist Interest Group

Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist within the national health service; including experience in orthopaedics, and 3 or more of the following areas: -Respiratory -Surgery -General medicine -Neurology -Musculoskeletal outpatients -Care of the Elderly -Rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS musculoskeletal outpatients setting
• Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS acute inpatient orthopaedic setting

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute orthopaedic setting
• Evidence of clear understanding of core physiotherapy skills and processes
• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
• Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
• Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation
• Competent IT skills

Communication Essential

• A good command of both written and spoken English
• Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication

Personal and People Development Essential

• Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including the use of personal development plans/individual performance reviews
• Has attended Clinical Educator's Study Day
• Experience of teaching and supervising physiotherapy students
• Evidence of maintaining own professional development
• Able to motivate self, colleagues and patients

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
• Experience of the research and development process including audit.
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements Essential

• Conducts self in a professional, confident and approachable manner.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to service delivery needs
• Able to participate in service delivery on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and public holiday working as required.
• Able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
• Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent periods throughout the working day.
• Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
• Ability to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e. sputum, body fluids, incontinence)

Desirable

• Able to support, adapt and participate in working practice and service evaluation changes

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College London Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College London Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)