West London NHS Trust
Senior Physiotherapist
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
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Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join our outpatient rheumatology physiotherapy team at Southmead Hospital. The role will involve working up to a 3-day working pattern in outpatients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the experience and skills to manage patients with a long-term condition, providing therapeutic care as well as education on specific conditions. They will be able to offer self-management strategies appropriate for inflammatory conditions such as spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, bone diseases such as osteoporosis, connective tissue disorders and long-term musculoskeletal problems such as hypermobility syndrome.
There will be the opportunity to assess newly diagnosed patients, run education and exercise groups, take part in axial spondyloarthritis yearly review clinics and manage patients within hydrotherapy.
There may be opportunities to mentor support workers within the team assist with student supervision. The postholder would be expected to take part in the delivery of in-service training.
Whilst your role will be based at Southmead Hospital, you may be asked to work at other sites
Working for our organisation
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending rheumatology physiotherapy outpatients and the hydrotherapy department. Our team is comprised of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with outpatient specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, neurology, cancer and MSK paediatrics
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Joining the rheumatology team, you would work within a multi-disciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists and physiotherapy rehabilitation technicians. Our aim is to provide excellent care for our rheumatology patients, ensuring they are well equipped to manage their long-term conditions.
Role Includes
- Managing patients 1:1
- Assisting and/or leading education/exercise groups such as osteoporosis groups, AS Group, hypermobility group, and both high and low level fitness groups.
- Managing patients where appropriate in the hydrotherapy pool
See Job Description For More Details
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of CPD in the management of MSK conditions within the last 5 years
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD in the management of MSK conditions within the last 5 years
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- A wide range of undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy experience –with some post graduate MSK outpatient experience
- Experience in mentoring
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team in the NHS
- Experience in organising and managing own workload and delegating responsibilities as appropriate
- Experience of performing physiotherapeutic examination and assessment of patients with MSK presentations,
- Experience of developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme for a wide range of complex patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with rheumatological and/or long-term conditions
- Experience of supervising junior staff and/or support staff and/or students
- Experience of participating in service development including participation in audit
- Experience of delivering hydrotherapy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Confident In using IT systems
- Knowledge of MSK conditions
Desirable criteria
- Experience in providing training to staff members
- Knowledge of rheumatology, inflammatory and chronic pain conditions
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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