Specialist Physiotherapist

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves providing physiotherapy treatment for surgical patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess a professional qualification in Physiotherapy, HCPC Registration, and have experience in acute care settings. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Professional qualification of Physiotherapy and HCPC Registration.
• Experience in acute surgical and respiratory inpatient settings is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with diverse clinical presentations.
• Implement and review individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient discharge planning.

Skills

Professional qualification of Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Demonstrable experience within an acute surgical and respiratory setting

Education

Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Specialist Physiotherapist

Location: The London Bridge Hospital, Central London

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, with contribution to weekends and on-call on a rota basis

Salary Range: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “outstanding” by the CQC.

Responsibilities

This successful postholder will be based on our surgical wards carrying out physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations and complex physical needs. You will need to implement clear, clinically reasoned and appropriate individualised treatment plans which are regularly reviewed and updated, ensuring effective and consistent communication with all parties involved. You will also need to be respiratory and on-call competent.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team with patients, their families, consultants and agencies to proactively plan and manage a patient discharge needs as early as possible. This includes early identification of complex care needs and liaising with relevant teams. You will also be responsible for supervising more junior members of staff including students, whilst also supporting the Inpatient Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead with service development initiatives. Depending on clinical need there may be a requirement for cover at other HCA sites.

What you will bring

• Professional qualification of Physiotherapy (essential)
• HCPC Registration (essential)
• Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development
• Demonstrable experience within an acute surgical and respiratory inpatient setting (essential) and rehabilitation (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

HCA Culture and Values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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