Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Clinical

• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous and accountable practitioner.

• Manage a complex and varied caseload of patients across Melly and Victoria Wards, often presenting with long-term, complex or chronic conditions.

• Perform advanced, comprehensive assessments using clinical reasoning and skilled manual techniques to determine accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based individualised treatment programmes, adjusting as necessary based on patient response.

• Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive, sensory or language barriers, using a variety of advanced communication strategies.

• Utilise persuasive, motivational, and reassurance skills to encourage patient participation and optimise rehabilitation outcomes.

• Gain valid, informed consent, and where patients lack capacity, work within legal and ethical frameworks.

• Provide expert advice, education, and instruction to patients, families, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding and consistency in care delivery.

• Participate in the physiotherapy respiratory on-call and weekend rota as required.

• Manage clinical risk within own caseload to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with professional and trust standards.

• Demonstrate safe and competent use of equipment and support junior staff and students in its appropriate use.

2. Leadership and Management

• Provide supervision, mentorship and clinical guidance to Band 5 physiotherapists working on each ward.

• Supervise and support therapy assistants and undergraduate physiotherapy and occupational therapy students.

• Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of practice and professional behaviour.

• Support the Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (team lead), who is based on a separate ward but fully contactable for guidance and advice.

• Contribute to service improvement projects, pathway development, and clinical audits to enhance patient care and service delivery.

• Participate in the development and review of local clinical guidelines, policies, and standards in line with national best practice.

• Assist with the operational running of the physiotherapy service on the wards as delegated by the Band 7 lead.

3. Education and Training

• Support the delivery of structured teaching, induction, and training programmes for junior staff, assistants, students, and members of the wider MDT.

• Identify own learning needs and maintain professional development through CPD activities, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.

• Participate in regular in-service training and clinical governance activities to contribute to team learning and continuous quality improvement.

4. Communication and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, and discharge planners to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

• Represent physiotherapy at ward rounds, case discussions, and family meetings.

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and expected outcomes.

5. Professional and Ethical Practice

• Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to all relevant professional standards and Trust policies.

• Ensure that all aspects of practice are conducted in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Code of Professional Values and Behaviour.

• Promote patient dignity, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.

• Prioritise and manage workload independently, ensuring timely and effective patient care delivery.

6. Service Delivery

• Support the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service across both wards within core hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.

• Contribute to the implementation of a flexible, responsive 7-day service model, including participation in the respiratory on-call and weekend working rota.

• Assist with data collection and analysis for service evaluation and KPI monitoring.

7. Health, Safety and Risk Management

• Comply with Trust health and safety policies and take personal responsibility for the safety of yourself and others.

• Contribute to risk assessments and incident reporting, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Support incident investigations and implement actions to minimise recurrence where required.

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