Physiotherapist

Job summary

An excellent opportunity is available for a Physiotherapist to join the innovative team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow, Essex. The role involves delivering ongoing care to a diverse patient group, from those who are critically unwell to individuals requiring minimal rehabilitation, assessment, or advice. You will be responsible for providing high-quality assessment, treatment, advice, and evaluation for patients referred to the acute inpatient physiotherapy service. This includes managing complex physical and psychological conditions. This role offers strong support for professional development, helping to build clinical competencies and leadership skills, and it is based within the medical and care of the elderly teams.

Main duties of the job

As a vital member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will play an essential role in the smooth and effective delivery of the Physiotherapy service at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. To work closely with the Specialty Team Lead, you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient care while identifying opportunities to enhance the service. You will also take part in department-wide training initiatives. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, with responsibility for managing your own caseload and ensuring the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care across defined service areas or patient groups. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will engage regularly with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will serve as a patient advocate, ensuring safety, dignity, and a positive care experience throughout the physiotherapy journey.

This role requires total 18.75 hours per week as below: Mon to Fri, 8.30-12.00 (4 days) & 8.30-13.15 (1 day)

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake detailed patient assessments to formulate accurate diagnoses, set personalised goals, and develop treatment plans using clinical reasoning and negotiation skills to gain informed consent
• To administer physiotherapy treatments using specialist techniques such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, and therapeutic handling, adjusting plans based on patient progress while documenting in line with professional standards.
• To maintain responsibility for the safe use of physiotherapy equipment; support and supervise junior or non-physiotherapy staff in competency and correct usage of equipment such as appliances, electrotherapy tools, and mobility aids.
• To manage an independent caseload effectively, including prioritising treatments, discharging patients when appropriate, handling inappropriate referrals, and participating in weekend or emergency physiotherapy cover.
• To lead or support service projects, deputise for senior staff, and delegate duties as appropriate. Provide guidance to junior staff, ensure adherence to protocols, and always maintain high professional standards.
• To offer holistic, individualised advice that may include alternative approaches to daily activities, the use of assistive technology or mobility aids, and environmental adaptationsall tailored to help patients achieve greater independence and reach their rehabilitation goals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered.
• Degree In Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Experience in medical/care of the elderly
• Experience in SystmOne
• Trained in Moving handling & BLS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)