We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will manage a varied caseload--including patients with complex needs--while working as an autonomous practitioner with an option for 9-month rotations within Older Persons Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Haematology, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology.
In this role, youll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care; contribute to MDT working; and support the development of junior staff through supervision and teaching. You will also be involved in service improvement, audit and quality initiatives, and participate in the respiratory on-call rota.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated physiotherapist with strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering patient-centred care. If youre ready for the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy assessment and treatment, including for patients with complex and diverse needs.
* Work independently to manage your own varied caseload, using evidence-based practice and strong clinical reasoning.
* Develop tailored treatment plans that help patients achieve meaningful goals and maximise their independence.
* Be an active and valued member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and colleagues.
* Support and develop junior staff, students, assistants and technicians through supervision, teaching and day-to-day guidance.
* Participate in the respiratory on‑call and weekend rota, contributing to a safe and responsive 7‑day service.
* Contribute to ongoing service improvement by suggesting and supporting changes to practice, helping shape the future of the physiotherapy service.
* Take part in clinical audit, research and quality initiatives to drive high standards of care within the department.
* Ensure safe and effective use of physiotherapy equipment in line with Trust policies.
* Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist when required, helping maintain smooth service delivery.
* Approach challenging or sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism and excellent communication.
* Attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and case conferences to support coordinated, timely patient care.
* Maintain accurate and professional clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC and CSP standards.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* Member of clinical interest group
Experience
* Completion of band 5 rotations in acute NHS hospital
* Training and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and students.
* Evidence of on call competency and experience in UK
* Multidisciplinary working
* Experience in development of a project or service.
* Experience of research.
Skills and knowledge
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Basic management skills
* Interpersonal skills including clear, concise and effective verbal and written reports.
* leadership training
* student educator course
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.
£41,957 to £50,387 a yearper annum incl HCAS
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