Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist who has passion in helping support patients with the challenges in rehabilitation and can drive the team forward to excel in service provision. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical delivery across the Level 3 wards in the South of England Rehabilitation Centre (SERC).

We are an inpatients rehabilitation team based at the Western Community Hospital in Southampton (WCH). Our MDT comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, nurses, HCA, discharge coordinator, meds management team and Doctors. We provide rehabilitation for patient on 2 wards Keats and Conan Doyle 24 and 19 bedded respectively. Our rehabilitation focuses on getting patients back to functional level of independence and safe in the community on discharge, utilising standardised outcome measures to validate our productivity and prioritising patient centred rehabilitation goals.

At the WCH site in addition to Keats and Conan Doyle we have a Level 2b Neurological Rehabilitation ward and a Neuropsychiatric unit which provides a range of specialist rehabilitation and these wards together form the SERC.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT

Main duties of the job

Undertake skilled assessment using advanced clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques in leading, planning, co-ordinating the delivery and evaluation of care.

To take a role in the specialist physiotherapy intervention to patients as part of the specialist team, assessing and treating own caseload of patients who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.

Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and participate in research and audit

Maintain a high-level clinical skill set within the team to ensure high quality and compassionate care for all patients.

Ensure all care delivered empowers patients to recover their independence at the earliest opportunity..

Lead at MDTs and PPMs and assist in complex discharge planning.

Independently assess patients mental capacity in line with the mental capacity act.

Demonstrate extensive knowledge in amputee, spinal, post ITU, polytrauma rehabilitation in addition to post falls, frailty, planned orthopaedic surgeries, End of life, and rehabilitation post acute admission.

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.

Date posted

13 October 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-9296

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

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

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

Both written and verbal communication skills
Professional UK registration, HCPC
Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment experience
Post graduate training in specialty clinical skills as required for role
Evidence or portfolio of post graduate continued development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Both written and verbal communication skills
Professional UK registration, HCPC
Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment experience
Post graduate training in specialty clinical skills as required for role
Evidence or portfolio of post graduate continued development

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

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

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

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

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