Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Neuro with Trauma Rotation: This role will give you the opportunity to work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team across Neuro Trauma, our Rapid Access to Acute Rehab service, Stroke Services and Community Neuro Team; rotating within these services to provide seamless integrated care in line with our WeCare values. You will be responsible for assessing and providing evidence-based intervention for patients including determining in co-production their optimal rehabilitation/discharge pathway/management plan in line with their functional goals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for physiotherapy, excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to work both autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT. We offer a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists including through regular supervision, education and training. You will have the opportunity to develop your own clinical and supervisory skills with supervising Band 5 physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, and/or students. You will also have the opportunity to participate in quality improvement and audit projects. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Brian Truongbrian.truongnhs.net Tel: 02035940669 OR Katie Collinskatie.collinsnhs.net Tel:02035940669 / 07821666765 Main duties of the job To assist and contribute to organising, developing and delivering a high-quality physiotherapy service provided to a wide variety of in-patients. These patients will have Neurological, Trauma, Respiratory and/or Amputee impairments. The post will include rotations through Neuro and Trauma wards, Rapid Access to Acute Rehab (RAAR), Stroke services, and the Tower Hamlets Community Neurological Team. It is expected that this scheme will expand to include rotations into the hyperacute environment of adult intensive care, and musculoskeletal secondary care follow up services to enhance the trauma and neuro pathways. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-7144315RLH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration oEvidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio Desirable oPost graduate courses relevant to clinical field Experience Essential oSignificant post graduate experience working as a physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting oCompleted junior rotations in core specialties of respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and elective orthopaedics oExperience in Neurosciences/Stroke oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team oContribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants Desirable oMember of a special interest group. oNHS experience oBand 6 level experience in Neurosciences/Stroke oBand 6 level experience in Major Trauma oBand 6 level experience in Critical Care Skills Essential oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to work within an MDT and participate/facilitate safe discharge planning for varied patient diagnosis. oProblem solving skills oAbility to deal with challenging situations oAn understanding of clinical governance oUnderstanding of the opportunities and challenges of working within a culturally diverse environment oAwareness of current issues affecting the profession and the NHS Desirable oEvidence of participation in audit/research oEvidence of extra departmental duties/roles oConflict resolution skills Other Essential oAccurate, professional and legible note keeping oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oTo be able to competently and confidently communicate with other professionals and staff oTo communicate confidential and sensitive information to patients and their families. oAbility to meet the physical demands of the job on a day to day basis oEffective computer/IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration oEvidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio Desirable oPost graduate courses relevant to clinical field Experience Essential oSignificant post graduate experience working as a physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting oCompleted junior rotations in core specialties of respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and elective orthopaedics oExperience in Neurosciences/Stroke oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team oContribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants Desirable oMember of a special interest group. oNHS experience oBand 6 level experience in Neurosciences/Stroke oBand 6 level experience in Major Trauma oBand 6 level experience in Critical Care Skills Essential oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to work within an MDT and participate/facilitate safe discharge planning for varied patient diagnosis. oProblem solving skills oAbility to deal with challenging situations oAn understanding of clinical governance oUnderstanding of the opportunities and challenges of working within a culturally diverse environment oAwareness of current issues affecting the profession and the NHS Desirable oEvidence of participation in audit/research oEvidence of extra departmental duties/roles oConflict resolution skills Other Essential oAccurate, professional and legible note keeping oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oTo be able to competently and confidently communicate with other professionals and staff oTo communicate confidential and sensitive information to patients and their families. oAbility to meet the physical demands of the job on a day to day basis oEffective computer/IT skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)