West Middlesex University Hospital
We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to provide specialist skills and knowledge to support with the management of the medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly, and frailty patient cohort. This role would run alongside the Team Lead Physiotherapist, to support with ensuring the department is providing an efficient and effective service as well as some day-to-day operational management. The post carries a clinical caseload.
The post holder will have good acute and community experience in a variety of acute medical presentations and pathologies, and patients present with frailty syndrome. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assess and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner with involvement and referrals to our community services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with proven clinical skills and clinical leadership skills. We require excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated dedication to personal development, and a commitment to provide high-quality care to a range of patients with differing needs.
The therapy department has recently completed a successful consultation to organise working patterns of staff to cover a current 7-day service provision within their contracted hours. This will strengthen the current 7-day provision and provide a safe, efficient, sustainable service.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chloe Christensen Job title: Clinical Lead Therapist Email address: chloe.christensen@nhs.net Telephone number: 07920252282