Job summary This post is Static within the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at St Helier Hospital. The caseload is trauma, primarily NOF rehabilitation with some involvement with the repatriation of major trauma patients from SGH. Our Hip Fracture Unit at St Helier Hospital is nationally recognised to be the best performing hip fracture unit in the London area for the last 10 consecutive years and in the top 5% of the UK. ESTH's Fractured Neck of Femur Pathway has received national acclaim and recognition; the physiotherapy team are a vital part of this pathway. A prioritised 7 day service is offered, ensuring all patients are offered rehabilitation from day 1 post op. Main duties of the job This post involves regularly contributing to the prioritised 7 day service through rostered weekends. To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within St. Helier Hospital To abide by the CSP and HCPC rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards To assess and treat own workload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff. To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and will participate in departmental research and audit To assist and backfill the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics, prioritising referrals and managing the team To liaise effectively with other disciplines To work closely with MDT on a daily basis About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa pro rata incl. HCAS outer Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-7046991-FM-AG-A Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Person Specification Education Essential Physiotherapy qualfication HCPC registered Desirable CSP member ATOCP member Experience Essential Varied clinical experience in Acute setting T&O experience as B5 Respiratory competent Desirable Oncall experience Knowledge Essential Good understanding of the management of complex Trauma Patients Good understanding of the management of patients with Cognitive impairment/ behavioral challenges Desirable Good understanding of the management of Splinting and Bracing for orthopedic conditions Management Essential Previous experience of management of staff supervision, students and assistants Ability to backfill in the absence of B7, including team management, and caseload co-ordination Desirable Previous experience of staff supervision as B6 Previous experience of managing Rotas for 7 day working Person Specification Education Essential Physiotherapy qualfication HCPC registered Desirable CSP member ATOCP member Experience Essential Varied clinical experience in Acute setting T&O experience as B5 Respiratory competent Desirable Oncall experience Knowledge Essential Good understanding of the management of complex Trauma Patients Good understanding of the management of patients with Cognitive impairment/ behavioral challenges Desirable Good understanding of the management of Splinting and Bracing for orthopedic conditions Management Essential Previous experience of management of staff supervision, students and assistants Ability to backfill in the absence of B7, including team management, and caseload co-ordination Desirable Previous experience of staff supervision as B6 Previous experience of managing Rotas for 7 day working 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. 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. 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)