Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6502
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Trusts in the UK. At UCLH we are committed to delivering top quality care, excellent education and worldwide research. The therapy department is a friendly and supportive environment to develop clinical and project skills. To hear more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist with excellent communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach. You must be a team player with a broad range of Band 5 experience and significant experience within the NHS. This role would provide you with an excellent opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and gain new clinical and leadership skills.
The current rotations include:
Cancer Therapies – including Macmillan Cancer Centre (Teenage and Young Adult Unit) and Haematology
Acute Medicine - ED and AMU
Inpatient Medicine - Care of the Elderly and Clinical Pharmacology
Respiratory Medicine - Inpatients and Outpatients
Surgery - Head and Neck Surgery, Gynae Surgery and Thoracic and Urology Surgery (Westmoreland Street Hospital)
Critical Care – UCH and Grafton Way Building
We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular supervision and in-service training.
Main duties of the job
• This post participates in an 8-9month rotation scheme.
• All rotations are supported by a Team Lead Physiotherapist and/or Clinical Lead.
• To perform advanced physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, psychological and emotional conditions.
• To provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme in discussion with the patient and according to assessment findings.
• To provide experienced advice, guidance and information to patients, carers and other professionals.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including taking responsibility for caseload management in a defined area of the service and seeking support where necessary from senior staff.
• To engage with the MDT in a defined area and represent therapies as required
• To be an integral member of a team assuming delegated responsibilities for supervision, assessment and education of students, Band 5’s and assistant members of staff.
• To undertake evidence rotational projects to develop and enhance personal, team and departmental clinical practice.
• To undertake on-call and weekend duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without supervision and to support the introduction of flexible working patterns if deemed necessary by the service manager.
• To participate in 7-day services rota where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
· University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
· National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
· Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
· University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
· Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
· University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
· The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
· University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HPC Registration
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of clear understanding of core physiotherapy skills
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
- Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services.
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of the research and development process including audit
Experience
Essential criteria
- A wide-range of post-graduate work experience, including significant NHS experience.
- Experience of working in an acute setting as a Band 5
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including the use of IPR.
- Experience of teaching and supervising students.
General
Essential criteria
- To participate in on-call and 7-day services rotas as required by the rotation.
- To respond positively to changes in working practices.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to service delivery needs.
- Professionally fluent in written and oral English.
- Understands UCLH Trust Policies and Procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jessica Lipman
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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