Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Acute Therapy Team (ATT) at University College Hospital on a 12-month leave cover basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the ATT, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, 7-day service to all patients within emergency services.In this role, you will manage a varied and complex caseload while also providing guidance and support to colleagues in this fast-paced environment. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist who excels in providing decisive and effective therapy input, demonstrates leadership skills, and can maintain a flexible and calm approach under pressure. Applicants should have experience working at Band 6 level within the NHS and be well-versed in a broad range of core physiotherapy specialties.
At UCLH, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding education, and world-class research. We will support and actively encourage you to develop both your leadership and clinical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, gain valuable clinical and operational experience, and thrive as part of a collaborative team in a supportive setting. To hear more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the early assessment and management of patients referred from A&E, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) to prevent unnecessary admissions and enable timely discharge from hospital.
To provide expert advice within the multidisciplinary team and work closely with community services and partner agencies in order to maintain continuity of service.
To be responsible for providing Clinical Leadership to the A&E and AMU Therapy Team, including carrying out staff appraisals, service development work and audit projects.
To focus on developing and promoting the role of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the speciality, as well as developing and promoting protocols and standards in the care of medical and elderly patients.
To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the team in conjunction with the Acute Therapies Operational lead and Acute Therapies Manager.
The post holder is responsible for induction, training and supervision of junior staff, students and Therapy Instructors on rotation in the Team.
To provide cover within the therapy department during periods of staff absence.
To provide clinical leadership to staff within the wider medicine therapy team when required due to staff absence.
To participate in 7-day services rota.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in physiotherapy
- Good written/spoken English
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Significant experience at Band 6 level including a variety of specialities such as care of the elderly, respiratory, orthopaedics, oncology & neurology
- NHS experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and a detailed personal development portfolio including post registration courses on appropriate topics
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students.
Desirable
- Post registration courses in rehabilitation.
- Membership of special interest group
- Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions.
Personal & people development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal.
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of team building and team working skills
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Experience of service development in design and application
- Experience in Audit and Policy/Guideline development.
Desirable
- Experience of change management.
- Experience of contribution to business planning
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in physiotherapy
- Good written/spoken English
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Significant experience at Band 6 level including a variety of specialities such as care of the elderly, respiratory, orthopaedics, oncology & neurology
- NHS experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and a detailed personal development portfolio including post registration courses on appropriate topics
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students.
Desirable
- Post registration courses in rehabilitation.
- Membership of special interest group
- Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions.
Personal & people development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal.
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of team building and team working skills
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Experience of service development in design and application
- Experience in Audit and Policy/Guideline development.
Desirable
- Experience of change management.
- Experience of contribution to business planning
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
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.
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.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
