St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Highly specialist Physiotherapist- Medicine

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Job summary

The St George's Hospital Therapy Service is currently recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialised physiotherapist to work in the medical physiotherapy team to cover maternity leave. The physiotherapy team covers the clinical specialities of gastro-intestinal and liver, endocrine and the acute frailty ward with a focus on delivering high quality acute rehabilitation following step down from critical care and acute illness.

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides specialist acute physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients on the medicine wards (endocrine, gastro-intestinal and liver specialties) and the acute frailty unit who have a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems including long term conditions and step down from critical care.

The post holder is responsible for the operational management of the medical physiotherapy team working closely with the medical band 7 occupational therapist to ensure an effective and efficient service.

The post holder is responsible for supervising junior members of the physiotherapy team as well as non -registered team members and PT students/apprentices.

The post holder participates in service development and clinical audit supported by the Principal OT- Senior Health, Medicine and Specialist Medicine.

The post holder participates in 7 day working across the Trust supporting effective and timely discharge on the medicine and senior health wards. The post holder also participates in the night on call respiratory physiotherapy service.

The role offers the opportunity to initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for southwest London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services.

With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m.

Co-located with City University of London, the Trust delivers with its partners high quality research and education both of which contribute to the healthcare provision of tomorrow.

Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

St George's Hospital is a major acute hospital that offers very specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. The hospital also provides all the usual care you would expect from a local NHS district general hospital.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa. pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (20%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

200-NN-7047151-AHP-Y

Job locations

St George's Foundation NHS Hospital

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • oHPC registration
  • oEvidence of CPD

Desirable

  • oFieldwork Educators Course
  • oMSc in rehabilitation or related topic

Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience (2 years as a minimum at Band 6 level or equivalent).
  • oRelevant senior acute or rehabilitation experience in either respiratory medicine, older people, neurology
  • oStaff /student supervision / IPR
  • oClinical teaching of PT's and MDT in local setting
  • oExperience in service development.

Desirable

  • oClinical audit / research
  • oRecruitment and selection experience
  • oTeam leadership experience
  • oFalls management

Skills

Essential

  • oTeam leadership skills
  • oExperience of operational and staff management
  • oGood communication skills
  • oPractical application of PT and Government initiatives
  • oClinical skills in assessment and treatment of patients with a range of complex medical conditions
  • oGood presentation skills
  • oBasic IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • oAbility to work under pressure
  • oFlexible working approach
  • oDelegation of tasks
  • oManaging own stress

Other

Essential

  • oAble to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.

Desirable

  • oCSP membership
  • oMembership of specialist section
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • oHPC registration
  • oEvidence of CPD

Desirable

  • oFieldwork Educators Course
  • oMSc in rehabilitation or related topic

Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience (2 years as a minimum at Band 6 level or equivalent).
  • oRelevant senior acute or rehabilitation experience in either respiratory medicine, older people, neurology
  • oStaff /student supervision / IPR
  • oClinical teaching of PT's and MDT in local setting
  • oExperience in service development.

Desirable

  • oClinical audit / research
  • oRecruitment and selection experience
  • oTeam leadership experience
  • oFalls management

Skills

Essential

  • oTeam leadership skills
  • oExperience of operational and staff management
  • oGood communication skills
  • oPractical application of PT and Government initiatives
  • oClinical skills in assessment and treatment of patients with a range of complex medical conditions
  • oGood presentation skills
  • oBasic IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • oAbility to work under pressure
  • oFlexible working approach
  • oDelegation of tasks
  • oManaging own stress

Other

Essential

  • oAble to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.

Desirable

  • oCSP membership
  • oMembership of specialist section

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Foundation NHS Hospital

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Foundation NHS Hospital

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AHP Therapy Consultant- Acute Rehabilitation

Louise Mcgregor

Louise.Mcgregor@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087250534

Details

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa. pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (20%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

200-NN-7047151-AHP-Y

Job locations

St George's Foundation NHS Hospital

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT


Supporting documents

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