# Physiotherapist - Department of Medicine for Older People > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-department-of-medicine-for-older-people/ae378863-344f-49d3-a104-a1eead0626b3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-department-of-medicine-for-older-people/ae378863-344f-49d3-a104-a1eead0626b3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Harrow - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement - **Contract type:** Permanent: Will include weekends working - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days working) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T11:21:26.388Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harrow/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapist_Department_Medicine_Older_Persons/Physiotherapist_Department_Medicine_Older_Persons-v8090570 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8090570?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615) - [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549) - [what makes us special? 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