Senior Physiotherapist - Rotational Band 6 (Cross Site)

Overview

Rotations at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. We are seeking a dynamic and talented senior physiotherapist to work across our inpatient and outpatient specialty services. This is a cross-site role with rotations across three London Boroughs - Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. Rotations are 8 months in duration and include:Specialist Respiratory:

Critical Care (ICU and HDU), Cystic Fibrosis, AVUs including NIV management, Surgery, Tracheostomy, Pulmonary Rehab, Respiratory Outpatients, Respiratory MedicineSpecialist Paediatrics:

NICU, Cystic Fibrosis In and Outpatients, Rheumatology, MSK Outpatients and Hydrotherapy, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Baby Clinic, Haematology, Neuro-developmental, Acute RespiratorySpecialist Neurology:

Neurology inpatients and outpatients, Acute Stroke, Community Stroke RehabSpecialist Rehabilitation:

Trauma and Orthopaedics, Oncology and Haematology, Amputee Prosthetic Rehab, Community ServicesSpecialist Emergency Department Discharge Team:

ED, Resus, Short Stay and Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care, Frailty, Ambulatory CareSpecialist Older Adult Services:

Frailty, Geriatric MedicineSpecialist Musculoskeletal Services:

Hydrotherapy, Paediatrics, Fracture Clinic, GP practices, Staff Service, ClassesMain duties

We offer a robust training and mentorship program with supervision and clinical-based teaching forming the foundation for your learning. The breadth of clinical services allows you to specialise or diversify according to your interests. We support staff to attend courses and further education to progress towards a chosen clinical specialty, as well as senior leadership skills. This is supported with access to paid study leave and course funding. All senior therapists are encouraged to take an active role in trust-wide quality improvement, audit and service development.As a Band 6 physiotherapist you will play a key role in the clinical provision of services to a varied patient caseload. Therapies are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust with close MDT working. The department is known for an inclusive and supportive culture; this is a dynamic, friendly and innovative environment with the benefits of a large London Trust.If you take a cross-site role, it is anticipated that over a two-year period you would complete two rotations at University Hospital Lewisham or in the community to one rotation at Queen Elizabeth Site.About us

Cost area supplements (HCAS) vary by rotation site and salary. The Trust emphasises Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with staff networks and programs to support engagement. Details of EDI aspirations include representation at senior levels, widening access and employability, improving staff experience, and mainstreaming equalities.Job details: Date posted 11 September 2025; Pay scheme Agenda for Change; Band 6; Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per year plus HCAS; Contract Permanent; Working pattern Full-time; Reference 197-UT7292; Job locations University Hospital Lewisham; Physiotherapy Department, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; London SE13 6LH.Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSEThe Specialist Physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who independently manages a full specialised clinical caseload and supervises designated staff within the specialist team. The post holder rotates through speciality pathways on an 8-monthly basis and works under supervision of an allocated Team Lead. Rotations span University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Greenwich and Lewisham Community Services. The rotations may change to meet service demands and the postholder may be required to work at any site within the Trust. 7-day working for Therapies is under development; weekends may be required on a roster basis. Clinical governance and support are provided by the Band 7 Physiotherapy Team Lead, with a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research.KEY RELATIONSHIPSBand 5 Physiotherapists, Team Lead Physiotherapists, Inpatient and Outpatient Site Leads, Heads of Therapies, Therapy Support Workers, Medical Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Referring Hospitals, Social Services, Community Services, GPs, Voluntary Services, Academic Institutions and external Specialists to LandG.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinicalTo undertake all aspects of clinical duties with a significant autonomous caseload, including complex presentationsTo work at an advanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised caseload, setting priorities for own work areaTo be responsible for all aspects of own work and the work of staff under supervision, including clinical risk and governance, and knowledge of techniques per national and Trust guidelinesTo assess patient capacity and gain informed consent; where capacity is lacking, work within a legal frameworkTo undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients using clinical reasoningTo perform physical treatment techniques with highly developed manual skillsTo ensure safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, manual handling equipment and other aids; ensure competency of Band 5 staffTo formulate individualised management programmes and plan specialised careTo use outcome measures to evaluate interventions and ensure progressionTo provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other disciplines; ensure continuity of treatmentTo participate in multidisciplinary and multi-agency meetings for coordination of careTo maintain links with GPs and other involved professionals; ensure discharge communicationTo keep accurate clinical records per Trust guidanceTo communicate effectively with patients and carers, including interpreters when neededTo ensure practice is user-focused and reflects patient viewsTo employ persuasion, motivation and negotiation to support ongoing treatmentTo communicate sensitively about prognosis or disabilityTo receive complex information from patients/relatives to plan case managementTo provide specialist clinical advice for complex cases and discharge planningTo contribute to audit, outcome measurement and research as appropriateTo participate in on-call and extended rotas when competent and in absence of Band 7 staffTo work in GP outreach clinics as requiredAll clinical staff are accountable for their own competence and must work within guidelines from professional bodies.Person Specification – Qualifications and TrainingEssentialDiploma / Degree in PhysiotherapyHCPC registrationPostgraduate courses and clinical educators trainingDesirableMCSPMember of Special Interest GroupManagerial trainingExperienceEssentialWide-ranging rotational physiotherapy experience at Band 5Experience in audits and evidence-based projectsExperience in MDT groups and evaluating training effectivenessExperience working collaboratively within MDTExperience managing limited resources and high workloadsDesirablePrevious Band 6 experienceResearch experienceSupervision and appraisal of staff and studentsKnowledgeEssentialEvidence-based practice in specialist areasKnowledge of national guidelines and standardsUnderstanding of clinical governance and NHS structureUnderstanding of legal responsibilities of the professionSkillsEssentialClinical reasoning in complex casesIdentify and act on adverse signsClear communication with patients, carers and professionalsTeamwork and time managementSelf-directed learning and CPD portfolioClear written and verbal reportingTeaching, presentation and IT skillsAbility to manage stress and provide support to othersDesirableAdvanced IT/data formatting skillsLeadership and motivational skillsOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS disclosure may be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For information, refer to UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK criminal record checks guidance may apply for overseas applicants.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddress: University Hospital Lewisham, Physiotherapy Department, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, SE13 6LHEmployer website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS ..... full job details .....