Specialist Physiotherapist - Frailty Rotation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
With frailty and an ageing population at the forefront of service development across the NHS, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiot...
- To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To support the learning and development of students and staff
- To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. cognition, specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
- To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
- To participate in the respiratory on-call service
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal discussion, a tour of our facilities, or the opportunity to meet members of our team.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc Physiotherapy and evidence of post graduate training in relevant specialist area
- HCPC registered
- Clinical education training or willingness to complete within one year
Desirable
- Formal post grad training relevant to area
- First line management course
- Membership of Professional body
- Membership of Clinical Interest Group
- Post Preceptorship
Experience
Essential
- Current (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific /specified area or relevant associated area
- Significant evidence of treating patients who are acutely unwell including respiratory management and treating patients at Critical Care level
- Current or recent experience of participation in respiratory on call rota
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- MDT Working.
- Experience of service improvement.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff / students
- Experience of integrated working
- Experience of change management
- Broad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting
- Post preceptorship experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within specialty
- Specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting
- Awareness of the service and specialties of UHCW
- Knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application.
- Effective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
- Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development
Skills
Essential
- Effective creation of patient centred SMART goals
- Effective legible written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.
- Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Specialist clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Computer literate.
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Problem solving or solution-based approach to challenges.
- Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
- Presentation and training skills.
- Supervisory/appraisal skills.
- Audit skills.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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