Static Physiotherapist Acute Rehabilitation and Respiratory Team
Closing date: 28 May 2026
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work within our inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and Respiratory Team (ARRT), which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Unregistered Staff. This team covers core medical and surgical ward including the Intensive Care Unit.
This role will be focused on providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients within the inpatient surgical specialities, which includes ICU, during weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Physiotherapist within post‑ICU clinics.
This post is for a current band 6 rotational Physiotherapist or an experienced band 5 rotational physiotherapist, wishing to expand and develop their clinical and management skills in the surgical field and to develop into a more senior role surrounded by an experienced and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the MDT as well as being part of a friendly, supportive and proactive department, with a full induction and supervision programme. You will have support with CPD and the Trust encourages attendance at appropriate external courses as well as participating in internal training opportunities and audits.
You will have the opportunity to develop your management and teaching skills by leading in‑service training, on‑call training sessions, supervision with physiotherapists and mentoring of students.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
* BSc/ Pre‑Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* CSP member
Experience
* Experience managing medical, critical care and surgical patients independently within an NHS setting
* Knowledge of common cardiac, medical and respiratory conditions, demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and planning of treatment options
* Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload, and delegate effectively to others
* Experience of assessment and rehabilitation in complex patients, i.e. critical‑care acquired weakness
* Experience of working within the NHS systems
* Experience of supervision and mentorship of junior staff or students
* Relevant postgraduate physiotherapy courses (ideally cardiorespiratory)
Other
* Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
* Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven‑day service, including on‑call, weekends and late shifts
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.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata.
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