Job summary
We are looking for a band 5 physiotherapist to join our team for a 2 year contract. The role sits within the Brain Injury Services (BIS) physiotherapy team, providing level 1 rehabilitation and complex disability management for adults with acquired brain injury. BIS holds two clinical pathways of complex neuro-rehabilitation and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDoC). The post holder will work as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. They will be supported by senior specialist Physiotherapists and have opportunities to offer support and supervision to Physiotherapy and/or Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy Students.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and Organisational
To be professionally and legally accountable for all
aspects of your work, including the management of patients in your care,
upholding professional standards and code of conduct.
To carry out Physiotherapy assessments, formulate
prognoses, goal planning, develop and implement treatment plans and support
discharge planning.
Be responsible for organising and planning own
caseload to meet service and patient needs.
Carry out clinical and non-clinical tasks as delegated
by Senior Physiotherapist, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Head of Therapy.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate an awareness of the RHNs values and objectives and contribute to them within you daily practice.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work in line with standards set by the HCPC, Physiotherapy profession and the RHN.
- To work within an Inter-disciplinary team to provide seamless patient value centred care, disability management and rehabilitation treatment.
- To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy as an autonomous practitioner including; conducting complex patient assessments, formulations of problem lists and treatment plans and provision of Physiotherapy treatment encompassing patients values and goals.
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect and develop clinical reasoning, using evidence informed knowledge, to support with treatment planning and development within your caseload.
- Proactively participate in own
development through regular supervision with senior Physiotherapists, peer
learning, engagement in departmental training and CPD opportunities and fully
participate in the RHN annual Individual Performance Review processes.
Successful applicants will access the RHN band 5 learning framework to guide
their individual learning and development plan during their employment at the
RHN.
- Act as a role model to colleagues and
consistently display the highest standards of professionalism.
- Participate in the development of the
Physiotherapy department and the wider RHN, including tasks delegated by senior physiotherapists.
About us
The RHN is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Huntington's diseaseand prolonged disorders of consciousness. Our specialist services include a ventilator unit and a neuro-behavioural unit.
Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.
People with complex needs require more than clinical care. Our highly specialist services strive to maximise participation, optimise life after brain injury and contribute to the global campaign for improved disability services. This is underpinned by our strong research and education programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Physiotherapy Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Job Title:Physiotherapist (Band 5)
Contract Type:Fixed Term 24 month contract
Department:Physiotherapy
Salary range:£32,894 - £42,734 per annum (dependent on experience/banding)Hours of work:37.5 hours per weekLocation:Putney, Southwest London
Closing date:05/12/2025
Benefits:
- Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
- Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)
- Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
- Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
- Free on-site parking (rare in London)
- More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Physiotherapy Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Job Title:Physiotherapist (Band 5)
Contract Type:Fixed Term 24 month contract
Department:Physiotherapy
Salary range:£32,894 - £42,734 per annum (dependent on experience/banding)Hours of work:37.5 hours per weekLocation:Putney, Southwest London
Closing date:05/12/2025
Benefits:
- Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
- Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)
- Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
- Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
- Free on-site parking (rare in London)
- More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Physiotherapy recognised by the Health Care Professions Council.
- Registered member of the HCPC, membership of CSP or own public liability insurance.
- Evidence of participation in continued professional development including demonstrating a keen interest in neurological physiotherapy with an understanding of the need for evidence informed practice and service development.
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working in Neurological care and/or rehabilitation.
- Broad range of pre-registration clinical physiotherapy experience including neurological rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out neurological assessment and treatment, working closely with the Inter-disciplinary team to establish patient-values and goals.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload, recognising boundaries, and seeking support when appropriate.
- Evidence of working well in a team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity
- IT skills relevant to job role.
Desirable
- Experience in splinting, wheelchair assessment, postural management and spasticity management.
- Experience of delegation and supervision of qualified physiotherapy staff, support staff and students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Physiotherapy recognised by the Health Care Professions Council.
- Registered member of the HCPC, membership of CSP or own public liability insurance.
- Evidence of participation in continued professional development including demonstrating a keen interest in neurological physiotherapy with an understanding of the need for evidence informed practice and service development.
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working in Neurological care and/or rehabilitation.
- Broad range of pre-registration clinical physiotherapy experience including neurological rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out neurological assessment and treatment, working closely with the Inter-disciplinary team to establish patient-values and goals.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload, recognising boundaries, and seeking support when appropriate.
- Evidence of working well in a team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity
- IT skills relevant to job role.
Desirable
- Experience in splinting, wheelchair assessment, postural management and spasticity management.
- Experience of delegation and supervision of qualified physiotherapy staff, support staff and students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
