Physiotherapist (Medical Rehabilitation)

To work between the clinical areas of the medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly and frailty wards

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professionals Council

To undertake a specialised therapy assessment of own caseload of patients, working in conjunction with occupational therapy, social services, medical and nursing colleagues, to assess and treatment patient who many have complex presentations

From assessment, to formulate a treatment plan and carry out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner to triage, assess, and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner

To encourage, identify and implement Service development and audits within, medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly and frailty

To be responsible for performance management and development of the junior staff within the department

To support the team lead physiotherapist to lead a team of physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and students to deliver evidence based, best practice assessments and treatments

Participate in the emergency duty on call service and unsocial hours rotas as required by the clinical needs of the service.

Participates in regular weekend working as part of the 5 and 7 weekend rota

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to provide specialist skills and knowledge to support with the management of the medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly and frailty patient cohort. This role would run alongside the Team Lead Physiotherapist, to support with ensuring the department is providing an efficient and effective service as well as some day to day operational management. The post carries a clinical caseload.

The post holder will have good acute and community experience in a variety of acute medical presentations and pathologies, and patients present with frailty syndrome. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assess and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner with involvement and referrals to our community services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with proven clinical skills and clinical leadership skills. We require excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated dedication to personal development and a commitment to provide high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs.

The therapy department has recently completed a successful consultation to organise working patterns of staff to cover a current 7 day service provision within their contracted hours. This will strengthen the current 7 day provision and provide a safe, efficient sustainable service.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.