Senior Physiotherapist - ICU & Surgical

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy Department at The London Clinic, based at our main site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £56,743 - £68,121 per annum.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job Profile:

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will responsible for providing specialist assessment, advice, and treatment to patients within the 13 bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Surgical wards supporting a range of specialities - colorectal, vascular, plastics, thoracic, gynaecology, urology, head & neck, neuroscience, oncology and orthopaedics. The patients may have highly complex respiratory-related disorders. You will be expected to work flexibly across all teams - Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedics, primarily in the in-patient setting, and support the out of hours on call service. You will be supported and support others in furthering knowledge and skills according to the four pillars of practice - Clinical practice, Education, Leadership and management, Research and development.

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday.
• Job Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW.
• Salary: £56,743 - £68,121 per annum.
• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties:

• Undertake specialist assessment of patients on ICU/Surgery who may have diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and respiratory assessment techniques to provide appropriate treatment and ongoing management
• Utilise highly developed therapeutic handling skills to support rehabilitation of patients on ICU/Surgery.
• Participate in and assist with the organisation of the respiratory weekday and weekend work, and out of hours on-call rota, providing regular training sessions to in-patient staff and assisting with the completion of supporting documentation & competency records, as well as supporting with the emergency cover
• Plan the effective daily management of caseloads of patients including responding to urgent referrals, unplanned admissions and, occasionally, unpredictable work patterns
• Prioritise and balance professional activities, including deputising for the team lead, supervising staff and students, etc, in accordance with the departmental requirements, and assist others in achieving this objective

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience of working as a Physiotherapist on ICU.
• Proven experience with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory management.
• Proven experience across a wide range of specialities at Band 5/6 level; experience gained within a public sector organisation desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology.
• In depth knowledge of a variety of rehabilitation needs and approaches.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills to coach, mediate, negotiated, present and train.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.