Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and hardworking team on the Isle of Wight

This role requires flexible and innovative Physiotherapists to work within a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team rotating between three Localities. You will be asked to support the development of staff and support a step by step implementation of 7 day a week working. These and other transformations will promote greater accessibility to rehabilitation for the population of the Isle of Wight.

You will help increase function and promote independence through a range of therapeutic interventions in a variety of settings including in a person's home. With opportunity to share your previous knowledge and partake in the sharing of up-to-date evidence-based practice research, peer support, local training, national conference and training attendance.

Our aim is that our culture holds learning and development at the heart, where career growth can be achieved, through structured education and clinical supervision. With well-defined pathways, both clinically and educationally we can promote a wider skillset and breadth of knowledge developing careers towards advancing practice.

Main duties of the job

The opportunity to be part of an integrated service that actively encourages Quality Improvement and career development pathways.

Be part of a positive high performing culture that acknowledges people as individuals underpins the spirt of community working, where diversity and inclusion are valued, and success is celebrated.

Independently perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

You will hold responsibility for your own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision taking the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from colleagues will be available if required.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to Team Lead/Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for changes to practice.

Independently perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

348-IOW-8062

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy.
HCPC Registration.
Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence or reflective practice, in service training any courses attended and clinical experience gained.

Desirable

Membership of special interest group.
Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g., Normal Movement.

Experience

Essential

Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, and elderly care.
Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty.
Participation in 7-day service weekend rota.
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Remains up to date with professional practice and new research.
Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit.
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient.

Desirable

In depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area.
Previous experience at senior level.
Student supervision / clinical education.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Willingness to participate in staff training.
Ability to work within multi / interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, including discharge planning.
Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

Refer to Person Specification:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy.
HCPC Registration.
Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence or reflective practice, in service training any courses attended and clinical experience gained.

Desirable

Membership of special interest group.
Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g., Normal Movement.

Experience

Essential

Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, and elderly care.
Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty.
Participation in 7-day service weekend rota.
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Remains up to date with professional practice and new research.
Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit.
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient.

Desirable

In depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area.
Previous experience at senior level.
Student supervision / clinical education.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Willingness to participate in staff training.
Ability to work within multi / interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, including discharge planning.
Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

Refer to Person Specification:

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

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