Job Description
Job Summary:
As a Band 7 Physiotherapist at King Edward VII’s Hospital, you will deliver and lead exceptional physiotherapy care to patients within inpatient wards, hydrotherapy, and occasionally outpatients. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based interventions to optimise outcomes and enhance recovery.
You will contribute to the ongoing development of the inpatient and occupational-therapy service while managing a complex clinical caseload. Responsibilities include patient flow coordination, staff supervision, service innovation, and continuous quality improvement. In the absence of the Therapies Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the inpatient therapy service.
This role offers opportunities for professional and managerial growth within a supportive, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Act as the expert clinician for inpatient therapy and hydrotherapy; support outpatient cover as required.
2. Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning.
3. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to promote understanding and compliance.
4. Lead complex discharge planning in collaboration with the MDT, community partners, insurers, and embassie...