Senior Physiotherapist

Job Overview

PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT - Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley Health

2 x Senior Physiotherapists band 6 – Surgery & Critical Care (Static) 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity.

37.5 Hours per week

We are seeking 2 well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapists to work within the Surgical, vascular & Critical Care team as part of the wider Inpatient Physiotherapy Department.

Under the guidance of the Band 7 Team Lead & clinical specialists, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged. The Physiotherapy department has proactively changed its approach to rehabilitation within the acute setting and we are looking for the right candidate to help develop our service and to promote the role of Physiotherapy.

These exciting roles would cover the acute surgical wards, vascular wards and out patients, as well as delivering a physiotherapy service to the critical care unit at Frimley Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation in critical care, surgery and vascular wards.
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists / technicians / assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy services, assessing and treating patients, including those with complex needs, using evidence-based practice.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate individualised management and treatment plans, and implement a range of specialised interventions.
• Maintain professional and legal accountability for all aspects of clinical practice, including accurate patient documentation and adherence to professional guidelines.
• Prioritise and manage both clinical and managerial duties, including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workloads.
• Plan and delegate effective patient management, ensuring quality and efficiency of care

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC Registration
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Member of relevant clinical interest group.
• Clinical educators training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of band 5 rotations including surgery / itu
• Training and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and students.

Desirable criteria

• Band 6 experience in itu / surgery
• Vascular experience
• Experience in development of a project or service.

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills with examples
• Evidence of MDT working
• Evidence of critical care work and competency to treat complex patients in crit care setting
• Evidence of surgical ward experience

Desirable criteria

• Supervision skills
• Vascular knowledge

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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