Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Practitioner
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tooting, SW17 0QTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
Provides autonomous rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, working across different outpatient settings. The role combines oppor...
Provide high quality rehabilitation of MSK patients assessed by a physiotherapist and referred from primary and secondary care including T&O, Neurosurgery and Rheumatology.
Manage and maintain gym environment with responsibility for general upkeep of gym and rehabilitation equipment
Support physiotherapists in treating and managing patients with a variety of conditions and backgrounds, including 1:1 and class rehabilitation.
Be involved with departmental quality improvement projects and service evaluation/change
Lead on regular department audits and developing actions plans
Champion patient-centred care, shared decision-making, and effective communication
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Successful candidates will work for a leading MSK outpatient department. As a teaching hospital they will have lots of opportunity for personal and professional development and have the opportunity to work with experienced physiotherapy practitioners.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide exercise prescription and progression (e.g Sports science, Fitness instructor level 2 /personal trainer level 3)
Desirable: - Registration with relevant registered body e. g CISMPA /ACSM ECDL; - First Aid; - NVQ 3 or Foundation degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of independently managing patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions safely whilst ensuring appropriate communication with referring clinician and patient.
- Leading and supporting the delivery of exercise classes safely and effectively with experience of ongoing risk assessment/management.
- Assessing patients for equipment i.e. walking aid and instruct them in proper and safe usage
Desirable: - Experience of teaching and supervising others; - Working in a diverse community.
Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and recognise boundaries of own scope of practice, seeking assistance as appropriate from therapists.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communication.
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and teach practical skills to patients
- Ability to reflect and use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance.
- Ability to manage own time and own caseload with willingness to work flexibly and be self motivated.
Desirable: - Good IT skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of health care delivery
- Basic knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions and postsurgical management.
- Knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist
- Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques.
- Knowledge of anatomy including main muscle and joints.
- Knowledge of health and safety policies
Desirable: - Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms; - Basic understanding of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
Other
Essential: - Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines; - Professional demeanour and behaviour reflective of trust values.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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