Job summary The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) delivers a comprehensive range of acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services. This role involves delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, advice, and evaluation for patients within the Acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Service, ranging from those who are critically unwell to those requiring minimal rehabilitation or guidance. You will manage patients with diverse and complex physical and psychological needs while working as part of a supportive team. In return, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise and enhance your leadership skills. Main duties of the job As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of the Physiotherapy service while supporting the Specialty Team Lead in maintaining the highest standards of patient care. You will manage your own caseload independently, ensuring the safe and seamless transfer of care for defined patient groups, while also contributing to service improvement initiatives. In addition, you will supervise and mentor rotational physiotherapists, lead the clinical education of student physiotherapists, and assist with department-wide training. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise closely with patients, carers, and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient wellbeing and promote a positive care experience. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job Responsibilities * To undertake comprehensive assessments and formulating diagnoses for patients with complex or multiple conditions. * To analyse findings to set realistic treatment goals and timescales in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team. * To ensure patient understanding, consent, and engagement through clear communication, negotiation, and motivation. * To select and delivering appropriate treatment techniques such as therapeutic handling, electrotherapy, respiratory care, and exercise-based interventions. * To monitor, evaluating, and adjusting treatment programmes to ensure progress and timely, safe discharge planning. * To identify inappropriate referrals and directing patients to the most suitable services when physiotherapy is not appropriate. Person Specification & Qualifications * Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy * HCPC Registration * Experience in SystmOne * Trained in Moving handling & BLS * Experience in Acute Inpatients 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). Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX