Rotational Physiotherapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW5 4RAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
2 days leftJob description
We are looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to joint an exciting rotational post which will include working as a Specialised Physiotherapist within...
To promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective Physiotherapy Service to clients referred to the Integrated Primary Care Service, in a multi-disciplinary context, and in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, and participate in specific clinical projects as agreed and supported by the Team Leader, and participate in service developments, audit and review of the
To provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants and students
Please read the Essential Criteria carefully - you must have NHS experience to apply or that of a similar public health economy.
The successful candidate will rotate through the different areas providing evidence based, client goal focused rehabilitation appropriate to the different specialist areas. We are looking for a highly motivated team worker with excellent communication skills.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, CSP, and HPC code of ethics
- To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment of clients with diverse needs through subjective questioning, objective assessment and other written material available
- To prioritise factors involved in the clients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of current professional opinion, clients prognosis and other physical, social emotional and mental health issues
- To set goals for treatment with clients and/or their carer and ensure that care is client centred and agreed by the client and/or their carer
- To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate
- To independently screen and assess complex multi-disciplinary referrals from a variety of This screening requires individual responsible action when at times no other professional is currently involved. This screening will establish priority, determine needs and initiate a plan of intervention.
- To be able to identify a deteriorating patient and escalate in a timely manner
The rotation scheme comprises of 9-month rotations in the following rehabilitation areas:
- St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit - Multipathology wards
- Integrated Neighbourhood Team based across Gospel Oak and Belsize Priory Health Centres
- Virtual Ward
- Rapid Access Services - Urgent Community Response, Discharge To Assess Pathway 1
- Integrated Neighbourhood Team based atHunter Street Health Centre.
Our teams strive for inclusivity and value everyone's contribution no matter their job role or grade. We know that working in the NHS can be tough so we make sure that we work as a team and support each other through informal and formal supervision. We even have the odd social every now and then too!
You will be offered both internal and external learning opportunities and support to develop in your area of interest as well as being encouraged to take part in service development. We value clinical excellence and strive to cultivate an environment which facilitates learning and career development.
Education/Qualificiations
Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy; - Registered with HCPC
Desirable: - Post Graduate Degree; - Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Older People/Elderly Rehab
- Falls
- Dementia and delirium
- Community Working
- Respiratory
- Group Work
- Experience of supervising students or juniors
- Experience of teaching juniors and assistants
- Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership
- Demonstrate clinical and professional development
- Understanding the principals of Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects
- Awareness of developments in the NHS, service delivery and Long Term Plan
- Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
- Able to demonstrate good understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in a rehab setting as well as acute community
- Demonstrates a commitment to working with older people and frailty
- Demonstrates insight into the problems of disability and its effects
- Able to demonstrate the application of Health and Safety
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Can show initiative, flexibility and able to motivate self and others
- Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time
Desirable: - Full UK driving license
How to apply
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First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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