Advanced Physiotherapist (Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck Team)
Fixed term post until 15/03/2026, set to cover maternity leave of the current post holder.
Overview
The role is part of the therapy department at Queen Victoria Hospital, supporting a highly specialist service within Burns, Plastics, and Head & Neck. You will work across three inpatient clinical areas – acute burns, rehabilitation burns, and outpatient burns – as well as major head and neck cancer surgery and plastic surgery rehabilitation (breast and reconstructive).
Responsibilities
* Provide advanced clinical assessments and treatments to adult patients on rehabilitation pathways, including bespoke training for less experienced therapists, students, support workers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Work within established MDTs alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, pressure garment technicians, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Nursing Team, Psychological Therapists, and Medical Colleagues (including Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Intensivists).
* Deliver clinical governance meetings input and support service development within the clinical areas.
* Support peer collaboration with two band 7 Physiotherapists and the Therapy Services Manager.
* Join departmental initiatives and lead joint efforts across the seven other therapy teams based at QVH.
* Carry out management tasks such as completing PDRs, staff development, performance management, recruitment, and workforce planning.
Work Environment & Reputation
Queen Victoria Hospital is rated good overall by the CQC and specialises in life‑changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services. The hospital consistently ranks among the top for quality of care, with strong commitment to staff training and development.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, please contact: Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Job Title: Therapy Services Manager
Email: sarah.holdsworth@nhs.net
Telephone: 01342414255
Senior Level & Employment Type
Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time.
Job Function & Industries
Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care.
Location
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
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