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
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Foundation NHS Hospital
Blackshaw Rd,
London
SW17 0QT
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
AHP Therapy Consultant- Acute Rehabilitation
Louise Mcgregor
Louise.Mcgregor@stgeorges.nhs.uk
02087250534
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