Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an independent clinician within critical care, where you will assess, diagnose, treat, and either discharge or refer patients across a diverse and complex caseload.
As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in transforming and modernising care pathways, working across traditional professional boundaries to enhance patient outcomes and support the wider medical workforce.
You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Be part of a Trust that values innovation, leadership, and professional development.
Work in a supportive environment where advanced practice is recognised and nurtured.
Make a real impact on patient care in one of the most critical areas of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver expert physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within critical care.
2. Work autonomously within your scope of practice to manage patients safely and effectively.
3. Lead on clinical decision-making, including discharge planning and onward referrals.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient recovery and rehabilitation.
5. Contribute to research delivery, service development and innovation in critical care.
6. Support education and mentorship of less experienced colleagues and students.
If you’re passionate about advanced physiotherapy practice and ready to thrive in a critical care setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of physiotherapy in critical care.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
7. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
8. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
9. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
10. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
11. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
12. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
13. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.