Job summary Band 6 Physiotherapist - Burns and Plastics - Maternity cover (Part Time) Chelsea and Westminster Hospital We have an exciting opportunity to work in the burns and plastics team at Chelsea and Westminster hospital. The post holder will join a dynamic and highly skilled team and will have the opportunity to cover a wide scope of settings from ICU to community rehabilitation of burns patients. We are looking for a dynamic Physiotherapist with excellent assessment and treatment skills who is keen to learn and be part of the team. Main duties of the job The position is split between inpatient and outpatient care and following up patients care into the community to complete their rehabilitation journey. The position holder will have a clinical caseload of respiratory and ICU care as well as inpatient and outpatient case of both adult and paediatric patients with burn and plastics injuries. The successful applicant must be competent and efficient at patient assessment, formation of treatment plans as well as having teaching and supervision skills. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Details Date posted 29 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 289-CS-273 Job locations Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Job description Job responsibilities This position is part of the burns therapy team, a team of 13 members of therapy staff dedicated to the assessment, treatment and management of staff both in hospital and outpatient care. The post holder is responsible for their own caseload of both in and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of more junior staff. Job description Job responsibilities This position is part of the burns therapy team, a team of 13 members of therapy staff dedicated to the assessment, treatment and management of staff both in hospital and outpatient care. The post holder is responsible for their own caseload of both in and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of more junior staff. Person Specification Education Essential BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of on-going CPD since qualification Experience Essential Experience working as a qualified therapist in burns and/or plastics and/or hand therapy Experience of working as a qualified therapist in Respiratory, ICU and critical care settings Experience as a qualified band 6 therapist working in paediatric therapy Participation in in-service training programs Desirable Experience working in an outpatient setting Person Specification Education Essential BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of on-going CPD since qualification Experience Essential Experience working as a qualified therapist in burns and/or plastics and/or hand therapy Experience of working as a qualified therapist in Respiratory, ICU and critical care settings Experience as a qualified band 6 therapist working in paediatric therapy Participation in in-service training programs Desirable Experience working in an outpatient setting 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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)