Rotational Physiotherapist | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity exists for a general Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Service team at West Middlesex University Hospital. The Therapy Services Department is committed to providing an excellent environment for professional growth and offers regular training, supervision and support for career progression. Our overall aim is to provide the highest standards of care to patients through the provision of evidence informed practice.

This role requires HCPC registration. The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. They will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and maintain up to date physiotherapy records. They will use evidence based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

The post holder will experience rotations in:

• Respiratory
• Medical rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal outpatients
• Orthopaedics
• Neurology
• The Emergency Department

The post holder is expected to consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD and actively participate in seven day working and the out of hours on-call 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.

CLINICAL

• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your work, including the management of patients in your care.
• To carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner, with regular supervision from your supervisor.
• To determine the patients’ understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patient’s rehabilitation potential.

This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as dysphasia, deafness, dementia, mental health problems or those who speak English as a second language or have difficulty accepting their diagnosis.

PROFESSIONAL

• To maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in line with Trust values.
• To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes of professional conduct at all times.
• To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice and active participation in the in-service training program and to maintain a CPD portfolio.

ORGANISATIONAL

• To achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including prioritisation of clinical work, meetings and training, working flexibly according to staffing levels.
• To carry an identified bleep as required by rotation, and be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
• To make appropriate referrals to other physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, and co-ordinate intervention for joint sessions as required.
• To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of social services reports, discharge letters etc.

EFFORT

• To carry out assessment and treatment using manual and therapeutic handling techniques which require moderate to high physical effort and concentration, frequently during each working day.
• To comply with the trust manual handling policy at all times.
• To work alone at times, depending on rotation, e.g., domiciliary settings.
• To deal sensitively with patients who have a high level of anxiety or aggression due to, for example, pain, fear, or dementia.

General

• Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.

This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026.