Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assess and treat a designated caseload of patients independently within agreed care pathways and competency frameworks.
• Deliver individual and group-based rehabilitation programmes under indirect supervision.
• Use clinical reasoning to modify treatment plans in response to patients' needs and risks (e.g. pain, mobility, falls).
• Support rehabilitation in hospital wards, clinics, and community/home settings as appropriate.
• Undertake functional, mobility and risk assessments; document and escalate any concerns.
• Assist with discharge planning and provision of minor aids/adaptations.
• Use safe moving and handling techniques; clean and maintain therapy equipment.

Research Support

• Support identification, screening, and recruitment of patients for the INITIATE Study primarily and any other research allocated to portfolio.
• Assist in coordinating participant appointments, follow-up and booking of outcome assessments.
• Collect study data using standardised measures (e.g. functional scores, PROMs), record in Case Record Forms (CRF’s) or electronic systems.
• Work and engage with EDGE electronic database.
• Liaise with patients and families to provide information and support around the study.
• Maintain accurate and timely research records under guidance of Band 5 Research Physiotherapist, Lead Research Nurse and “study” team.

Professional and Administrative Duties

• Maintain clinical and research documentation in line with Trust, GCP, and GDPR requirements.
• Participate in peer supervision, annual appraisal, and competency-based training.
• Support junior therapy assistants and students as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with CSP and Trust values.
• Undertake clerical tasks including ordering equipment, filing, data entry, photocopying and cleaning log.

Communication and Team Working

• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues. 
• Attend MDT meetings, handovers and study briefings as appropriate.
• Use digital platforms (email, EPR, EDGE, study databases) effectively and responsibly.

Sustainability & Service Development

• Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and feedback cycles for service delivery.
• Support a culture of efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement in therapy services.

RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will work closely with and be supported by the following individuals and teams:

Internal:

• Band 4 Research Physiotherapist – Day-to-day clinical and research supervision; delegated tasks and caseload management.
• Senior and Specialist Physiotherapists – For training, mentorship, and input on complex cases.
• Occupational Therapists – Collaborative rehabilitation planning and joint patient sessions.
• Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors (Bands 2–3) – Peer support, joint delivery of therapy sessions, and shared administrative duties.
• Ward-Based Nursing Teams – Communication regarding patient mobility, discharge planning, and therapy needs.
• Orthopaedic and Geriatric Consultants / Junior Doctors – Liaison regarding patient suitability for research, medical status, and functional progress.
• Therapy Administration and Equipment Services – Coordination of equipment orders, data entry, and scheduling.
• Research & Development (R&D) Department – Support in adhering to research governance procedures and study documentation standards.

External:

• Patients and Families / Carers – Regular communication regarding therapy goals, education, and support during participation in the INITIATE Study.
• Research Delivery Network: West Midlands (WMRDN) – May assist in coordinating study-related activities or data monitoring visits.
• Study Sponsors / INITIATE Study Coordinating Team – Ensuring accurate and timely data entry and attendance at relevant training where required.
• Community Rehabilitation Teams / Social Care Staff – Support for patients transitioning home with ongoing therapy or care needs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Participation in 7-day working rota including some evenings.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites if required.
• Physical effort – moving and handling patients/equipment daily

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.