Static Physiotherapist - Elderly Medical Team

Overview

The integrated Rehabilitation Service, consisting of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services, is looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be based within the Elderly rehab team and will deliver high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within our acute hospital. You will manage patients with diverse and often complex needs whilst working as part of a supportive team.

This role will include weekend working as part of an agreed rota and respiratory on-call when all competencies are passed.

As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of the Physiotherapy services in conjunction with your colleagues within the Rehabilitation Service. You will manage your own caseload independently, ensuring safe and seamless transfer of patients through their journey in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

You will have the opportunity to develop your management and teaching skills by leading on in-service training, on call training sessions, supervision with Physiotherapists and mentoring of students.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise closely with patients, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient wellbeing and promote a positive experience.

• Deliver high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within the acute hospital setting.
• Manage patients with diverse and often complex needs while working as part of a supportive team.
• Work weekends as part of an agreed rota and participate in respiratory on-call when competent.
• Manage an independent caseload and ensure safe transfer of patients through their journey.
• Lead on in-service training, on-call training sessions, supervision with Physiotherapists and mentoring of students.
• Liaise with patients, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team; advocate to safeguard wellbeing and promote a positive patient experience.

• Enthusiastic Physiotherapist seeking to develop clinical skills in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to develop management and teaching skills.
• Strong communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage a caseload.
• Capability to participate in weekend work and respiratory on-call when competent.

We are The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The Rehabilitation Service supports a comprehensive range of services and is part of a broader Trust delivering care to a large population. We are undergoing digital transformation and the introduction of a new electronic patient record (EPR) from 2026 to improve care coordination.

Name:
Alice Eatock

Job title:

Elderly Rehabilitation Service Lead
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