Specialist Physiotherapist
The closing date is 23 July 2025
Job summary
Are you a confident physiotherapist who would like to develop your leadership and Clicnical skills in Cardio-respiratory, Gastroentrology and Frailty patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist Physiotherapist with acute medicine experience to join the Medicine therapy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust .
You will need to provide specialist clinical knowledge and support to therapy, nursing and medical teams with the management of acutely unwell elderly patients, demonstrating critical thinking, evidenced based care and clinical decision making ensuring compliance to all national and local targets and guidelines. Along with clinical component this role also involves the supervision of junior therapists, students and therapy support workers working in the team. Working in the Medicine therapy team will give you opportunities to work in various spcialities like cardiology, respiratory, renal, gastroentrology, frailty and fall prevention patients.
You will need to have the ability to be flexible and adaptable, to assist with the current development of the integrated OT and Physio 7 day service, provide clinical leadership and participate in training and education to develop yourself and the team's skills. You will be expected to be part of the acute care model of 8am to 8pm working pattern but happy to be flexible in working hours.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex presentations within all emergency care and assessment units, and other areas of acute medicine as required.
Contribute to the development of the service within the Medicine Therapy Team.
Support other inpatient teams if required.
Contribute to the supervision & education of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Student Therapists & Support Workers and other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-CT-7251086
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer's website
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