Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our therapy team on the Department of Medicine for Older People (DMOP) wards at Northwick Park Hospital.
You will be required to complete assessments, implement treatment plans, execute tailored rehabilitation programs and coordination safe and effective discharge plans for elderly patients, with a range of conditions including cardio-respiratory (e.g. COPD, pneumonia, heart failure), orthopaedics, neuro (e.g.MS) and impaired mobility.
The post will provide the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills with a diverse caseload whilst contributing to development of the inpatient services and taking active part in service improvement projects.
A developmental position may be considered.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat own caseload and provide a specialist physiotherapy service within DMOP wards.
Complete comprehensive multisystem assessments (respiratory, neuro, MSK) to develop thorough problem lists and treatment plans to deliver a high standard of care including holistic care and prompt discharge planning.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), assessing and treating patients with potentially complex disability, working towards facilitating discharges where possible and maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.
To support the line manager in the provision and management of physiotherapy services, including responsibility for managing students and junior staff.
To engage in own continued professional development (CPD) and service development, in conjunction with the Band 7s and 8s.
Please note that 7 day working is undertaken across therapies at the Trust. Days off are allocated in the week following weekend working (1 in 5 weekends).
To be part of the Physiotherapy on-call roster.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Having had experience within relevant clinical field, various specialist areas of work
- Respiratory competent and on call experience
- Have previous experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of service development (audits, projects)
- Previously worked at band 6 level
- Has experience supervising junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- HCPC registration
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Evidence of good team working, prioritisation and delegation
- Experience with discharge planning
Desirable
- Relevant extra training completed recently
- Been involved with supervising students
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This advert is for Physiotherapist - Department of Medicine for Older People with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent: Will include weekends working. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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