About this role
Job Description:
Senior Physiotherapist - Inpatients
Location: King Edward VII’s Hospital, London W1G 6AA
Permanent
37.5hrs Monday – Friday Shifts with 1 in 4 weekends
Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits
We make health happen
As an Inpatient Senior Physiotherapist at King Edward VII's Hospital, you will provide safe, effective and patient-centred physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients admitted to the Hospital. The role focuses on inpatient rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery across orthopaedics, respiratory care, general medicine, care of the elderly and post-operative pathways.
You will use sound clinical reasoning, clear communication and collaborative multidisciplinary working to support positive clinical outcomes, safe and timely discharge or transfer of care, and a high-quality patient experience. The role is primarily inpatient based however the post holder may also support outpatient physiotherapy, aquatic therapy and Joint School. Weekend and late-shift working forms part of departmental rota requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans that reflect clinical presentation, goals, risks and discharge needs.
- Deliver and evaluate rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, mobility practice, gait re-education, respiratory physiotherapy and the prescription of appropriate mobility aids.
- Provide clear education and guidance to patients and families, including home exercise programmes, precautions and self-management strategies.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and timely discharge or transfer of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with Hospital policy and professional standards.
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance and appropriate supervision to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.
- Support coordination of inpatient physiotherapy activity when required, including appropriate delegation and escalation of concerns.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, service development and review of clinical pathways and protocols.
- Work weekends and late shifts as part of the departmental rota and respond flexibly to service requirements.
- Maintain appropriate competence to support outpatient physiotherapy, aquatic therapy and Joint School where required and within scope of practice.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Relevant post-registration physiotherapy experience, including demonstrable inpatient experience and evidence of working with an appropriate level of autonomy.
- Demonstrable experience of post-operative and orthopaedic rehabilitation, with appropriate respiratory and general medical physiotherapy skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning, prioritisation and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and late shifts in line with rota requirements and service needs.
Benefits
At King Edward VII’s, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do.
As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life.
We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service.
Look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
- In-house training for all staff
- Company pension scheme with Aviva
- Interest free travel loan
- Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m)
- Bicycle Loan Scheme
- Retailer discounts (MyStaff Shop)
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group
When you join King Edward VII’s Hospital, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.
We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to “Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We’re committed to ensuring you’re treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.
For further details about this exciting new role, please contact [email protected]
Time Type:
Full time
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Locations:
King Edwards VII Hospital