Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist

NHS; Southall; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5/6 Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team in Southall. The role involves participating in a rotational scheme across various wards, performing advanced assessments, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and a minimum of 18 months experience, including NHS exposure. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supervision by experienced therapists

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months previous experience including at least 6 months in NHS.
• Practical experience in various specialist areas such as orthopaedics and respiratory.
• Experience in managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational scheme across various wards.
• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments for patients.
• Supervise and educate less experienced physiotherapists.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Leadership and supervision

Time management

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Job summary

Are you a confident and experienced Band 5 or an emerging Band 6 Physiotherapist who would like to develop new clinical and managerial skills within an acute setting?

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen to work with an innovative and dynamic team of therapists within London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our diverse team and further develop specialist skills within a wide range of rotations.

This post is based at Ealing Hospital and will involve working across a variety of acute respiratory, medical and surgical wards, orthopaedics, frailty and musculo-skeletal outpatients services; with a potential for further opportunity to rotate across Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals.

The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and you will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills according to the area of work setting and CPD guidelines. Support and supervision will be provided by experienced therapists. Our multidisciplinary therapies department is committed to development and offers a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's needs. There are new and exciting projects continually being undertaken which you will be given the opportunity to partake in.

For further details / informal visits contact:

For enquiries please contact: Maya Pote

Email:[e-mail]

Contact number: 07971305762

Main duties of the job

Participate in the 9 monthly rotational scheme through all areas. Rotations include Respiratory including ITU, Medicine/Surgery, Department of Medicine for Older People, Acute Medical Unit, Orthopaedics, MSK outpatients.

To perform advanced holistic physiotherapeutic assessment, as an autonomous practitioner, for patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment plan.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), assessing and treating patients with complex surgical and/or respiratory disability, maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of less experienced Physiotherapists, Student Physiotherapists and Assistants to ensure standards of practice are met.

Undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects, in association with Senior Physiotherapists, to further own and teams clinical practice.

To engage in own continued professional development (CPD) and service development.

To participate in the weekend and bank holiday working rota and emergency on-call service.

To participate in 7 day working undertaken across therapies at the Trust. (max 1 in 4 weekends).

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum Inclusive ofHigh Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8935MM

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• oDegree / Diploma in Physiotherapy o HCPC registration o Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical rotations

Desirable

• oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy o Involvement in Special Interest Groups

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Minimum of 18 months previous experience including at least 6 months in NHS o Practical experience of working in a broad range of specialist areas such as orthopaedics, in-patient elderly care, neurology, respiratory, and musculoskeletal. o Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and / or multidisciplinary team. o Evidence of managing own caseload (punctuality, prioritisation and time management)

Desirable

• oo Previous experience as a Band 6 o Supervision of band 5, student or physiotherapy assistants o On call competent o 2 years' experience as a qualified physiotherapist

Skills, abilities and attributes Essential

• oo Evidence of keeping abreast with professional practice and new research. o Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. o Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical mannero Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit o Ability to keep accurate documentation o Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients. o Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities o Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

• oo Competent IT and Presentation skills o Experience in audit and use of outcome measures

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• oDegree / Diploma in Physiotherapy o HCPC registration o Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical rotations

Desirable

• oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy o Involvement in Special Interest Groups

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Minimum of 18 months previous experience including at least 6 months in NHS o Practical experience of working in a broad range of specialist areas such as orthopaedics, in-patient elderly care, neurology, respiratory, and musculoskeletal. o Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and / or multidisciplinary team. o Evidence of managing own caseload (punctuality, prioritisation and time management)

Desirable

• oo Previous experience as a Band 6 o Supervision of band 5, student or physiotherapy assistants o On call competent o 2 years' experience as a qualified physiotherapist

Skills, abilities and attributes Essential

• oo Evidence of keeping abreast with professional practice and new research. o Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. o Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical mannero Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit o Ability to keep accurate documentation o Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients. o Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities o Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

• oo Competent IT and Presentation skills o Experience in audit and use of outcome measures

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.

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.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

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