Specialist Physiotherapist
The closing date is 17 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Inpatient Therapy Team based at Lymington New Forest Hospital. The Therapy Team delivers the highest quality of care to acutely unwell patients across our medical and rehabilitation wards. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in acute medical, respiratory, and inpatient or community rehabilitation settings, with a particular focus on the care of older adults.
Experience working with older people living with complex frailty, multi- morbidity, and functional decline is desirable. A sound understanding of the physical, psychological, and social factors affecting this population is essential, along with the ability to deliver person-centred physiotherapy interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants should be confident in clinical reasoning, autonomous decision-making, and leading others in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist physiotherapy skills across the inpatient medical and rehabilitation wards at Lymington New Forest Hospital.
To manage a varied caseload, including patients with complex and high-acuity conditions, using a flexible and adaptive approach to meet changing clinical demands.
To participate in discharge planning processes, which may include carrying out home visits to assess patient needs and ensure a safe transition from hospital to home.
To deliver both individual and group interventions, tailored to the clinical needs of patients.
To maintain accurate and up to date patient records as an autonomous practitioner and in accordance with legal requirements, Trust standards and Professional Standards.
To assist the Therapy Lead in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.
To assist the Therapy Lead in daily management of the team and provision of therapy service, deputising for the Band 7s in their absence.
To assist the Therapy Lead in service development and quality improvement initiatives, supporting the delivery of efficient, evidence-based care.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-8593
Job locations
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8QD
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8QD
Employer's website
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