Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trauma Physiotherapist with an interest/specialism in Trauma to join the Neuro and Trauma team. This position will have exposure in Major Trauma, Orthopaedics and plastics wards (with the possibility of rotating internally).
You will be part of a large, friendly, and dynamic multidisciplinary team who provide assessment and intervention to adults who have been involved in major trauma. You will be given the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and experience with working with those with traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, spinal cord injury, soft tissue injuries including those requiring flaps/grafts and degloving injuries, multiple orthopaedic injuries, and injuries of the organs.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Physiotherapy, excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, and with the ability to work autonomously and as a part of a wider MDT.
You will be committed to your own learning and development and ways to innovate Physiotherapy practice. Being static in this role will allow you to specialise in Trauma; and be involved in audit, service improvement and people and personal development.
We offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete quality improvement and audit projects, and we provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists.
Previous applicants need not apply
Interviews will be in-person only
Main duties of the job
To assist and contribute to organising and delivering a high-quality physiotherapy service provided to patients following major trauma / trauma.
To provide interventions including the advanced assessment and treatment of patients, provision of individual and group education and treatment, provision of assistive devices (orthotics) and equipment, and respiratory assessment and treatment.
To work as Band 6 Physiotherapist on the Royal London site working primarily across Major Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastics.
To support the wider Neuro & Trauma team as needed clinically and operationally (across Major Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastics, and Neurosciences wards).
There will be an expectation for the post holder to be part of the weekend working roster and the emergency on call roster.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
RLH-A
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio
Desirable
Post graduate courses relevant to clinical field
Member of a ATOCP/BACPAR
Member of CSP
Essential
Experience
Post graduate experience working as a physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting
Completed junior rotations in core specialities of respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and orthopaedics
Band 6 level experience in trauma & orthopaedics
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants
Desirable
Experience of working in acute major trauma centre
Essential
Skills
oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately.
oAbility to work within an MDT and participate/facilitate safe discharge planning for varied patient diagnosis.
oProblem solving skills
oAbility to deal with challenging situations
oAn understanding of clinical governance
oUnderstanding of the opportunities and challenges of working within a culturally diverse environment
oAwareness of current issues affecting the profession and the NHS
Desirable
oEvidence of participation in audit/research
oEvidence of extra departmental duties/roles
oConflict resolution skills
Person Specification
Essential
oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately.
oAbility to work within an MDT and participate/facilitate safe discharge planning for varied patient diagnosis.
oProblem solving skills
oAbility to deal with challenging situations
oAn understanding of clinical governance
oUnderstanding of the opportunities and challenges of working within a culturally diverse environment
oAwareness of current issues affecting the profession and the NHS
Desirable
oEvidence of participation in audit/research
oEvidence of extra departmental duties/roles
oConflict resolution skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
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