Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist- Harefield Hospital

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Job summary

Due to promotion within the physiotherapy team, in the directorate of Rehabilitation and Therapies we have an opportunity for a Band 5 physiotherapist to join our dynamic team at Harefield Hospital, Middlesex and to develop them further clinically, supervising assistants and students and contributing to key departmental projects.

Please note this advert may close earlier than stated in the event of a large number of applicants

Main duties of the job

The successful physiotherapist will join the other Band 5 physiotherapist, rotating every 6 months between transplantation, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, treating a variety of cardio-thoracic conditions in the critical care, ward and outpatient settings.

The post holder will be assessing and treating heart and lung transplant patients and those with ventricular assist devices, or cardiology patients and those having cardiac or thoracic surgery pre-operatively through to discharge. There is the opportunity to gain some experience in pulmonary rehabilitation.

About us

On 1st February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once-in a generation development. Together, we are taking our first steps towards our vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease in patients from pre-birth to old age. We are developing some exciting plans and we want you to join us - so come and help to change the shape of healthcare for our heart and lung patients world-wide.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year p.a. inclusive of Outer London HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10002M

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the Band 5 rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of critical care, ward settings and out-patient clinics.

To provide a specialist physiotherapy service in cardiothoracic surgery/cardiology services, and cardiothoracic transplantation services.

To independently perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations to provide a diagnosis and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To manage own patient caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working with direct supervision.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with Universities to ensure standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by degree level qualification.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy assistants.

Undertake evidence-based audit, formulate guidelines and research projects under the supervision of direct line manager to further own and department clinical practice within each rotation.

To use evidence based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in continuous professional development (CPD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the Band 5 rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of critical care, ward settings and out-patient clinics.

To provide a specialist physiotherapy service in cardiothoracic surgery/cardiology services, and cardiothoracic transplantation services.

To independently perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations to provide a diagnosis and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To manage own patient caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working with direct supervision.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with Universities to ensure standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by degree level qualification.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy assistants.

Undertake evidence-based audit, formulate guidelines and research projects under the supervision of direct line manager to further own and department clinical practice within each rotation.

To use evidence based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in continuous professional development (CPD)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of Health and Care Professions Council State registration

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience working as Physiotherapist

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work independently
  • Clinical and theoretical knowledge and experience of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of Health and Care Professions Council State registration

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience working as Physiotherapist

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work independently
  • Clinical and theoretical knowledge and experience of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Pippa Earp

phillipa.earp@rbht.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year p.a. inclusive of Outer London HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10002M

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


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