Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist in Respiratory and Surgical care. The role requires a full caseload management and involvement in clinical supervision. Candidates should possess an appropriate physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration, with experience in acute settings preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including generous leave and healthcare insurance. This position is full-time at London Bridge Hospital.

Benefits

25 days holiday annually plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess HCPC registration.
• Desirable to have experience in respiratory physiotherapy.
• Essential experience in acute hospital in-patient settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives within the respiratory team.
• Promote service development, audit, and research.
• Manage a full clinical caseload in various surgical wards.

Skills

Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or MSc level

HCPC registration

Highly specialist experience in Respiratory physiotherapy

Experience in in-patient settings within an acute hospital

Job description

Role: Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory and Surgical

Site: London Bridge Hospital, London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (on-call & weekend participation required)

Contract: Permanent

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist with surgical experience to join our "outstanding" therapies team based at our London Bridge Hospital, as rated by CQC.

The London Bridge Hospital in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world‑class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf. With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations.

As a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist you will be responsible for a full clinical caseload, whilst supporting the Inpatient Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead with service development initiatives, clinical supervision and auditing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will be involved with leading on quality initiatives within the relevant specialism whilst supporting the same across the wider respiratory team

• Promote and be involved in service development, audit and research within the physiotherapy team for all areas within the respiratory service line.

• You will also be responsible for a full clinical caseload, providing highly specialised physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus, including rotations across our surgical inpatient wards.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or MSc level

• HCPC registration

• Highly specialist experience in Respiratory physiotherapy (desirable) - open to applications from senior band 5s with equivalent experience

• Experience working within in‑patient settings within an acute hospital (essential)

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

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.