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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustLondon

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join the Long Covid and Multiple Symptoms Multidisciplinary Service. This role involves assessing and treating patients with complex symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, brain fog, pain, anxiety and sleep difficulties across clinic, community, home and virtual settings.

This is a unique therapy-led, medically supported service consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapist, clinical psychologists, care coordinators and clinical support staffThe service includes two pathways; digital education programme and a Lambeth and Southwark face-to-face assessment, and interventions including 1:1 intervention or a face-to-face group programme. Interventions are provided in a variety of locations including home, clinic, community and virtually.

The post holder will contribute to all aspects of the patient pathway, including assessment, supported self-management and rehabilitation, participate in multidisciplinary discussions, and play an active role in ongoing service development.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist rehabilitation skills within an innovative and expanding service.

Main duties of the job

To perform specialised and advanced assessments and treatments as part of the Post Covid and Multiple Symptoms Service, providing home, outpatient and community-based assessments and intervention to patients across the pathway.

Provide supervision and support development of therapy assistants and students.

To work autonomously, with support as appropriate, frequently as a lone practitioner and at times in conjunction with team colleagues, across a variety of locations within the community and outpatient settings including client's homes and residential care settings to meet the individual needs of the multi-cultural population in an inner-city area.

To work across Lambeth and Southwark, accessing and recording information, communicating with patients and colleagues, attending meetings or training using mobile devices, and coming into offices when required.

Support the service's commitment to meeting client needs and delivering excellence. It is essential the post holder be able to work their hours flexibly and contribute fully to both existing and new rotas. This may include 7 day working and non- traditional shift patterns.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Organisational Values

Our values are:

We Are Caring - we put patients first We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture. Our values and behaviours framework describe what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10822D

Job locations

Physiotherapy

St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work

To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice, determines appropriate care plan utilising wide range of treatment skills and options

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans

To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively

To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals
Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required by rotation
To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times

To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual handling techniques and therapeutic handling

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner, including but not limited to those in oncology, ICU, vascular and neurology.

To participate in on call and weekend working at either St Thomas, Guys or Evelina London hospital sites as a lone practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work

To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice, determines appropriate care plan utilising wide range of treatment skills and options

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans

To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively

To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals
Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required by rotation
To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times

To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual handling techniques and therapeutic handling

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner, including but not limited to those in oncology, ICU, vascular and neurology.

To participate in on call and weekend working at either St Thomas, Guys or Evelina London hospital sites as a lone practitioner

Person Specification

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

Membership of Special Interest Group

Previous experience

Essential

Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work in NHS
Experience of working as member of a physio team and of a multidisciplinary team
Participation in on-call and weekend rota work

Desirable

Previous experience at Band 6 level.
Experience of working in community or Pos covid services
Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student
Experience of teaching on In service programmes and to the MDT
Experience of the research process

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Remains updated with professional practice and new research
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including therapeutic handling and manual techniques
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment including frequent interruptions when holding a bleep
Able to perform on call and weekend duties

Desirable

Competent IT & Presentation skills
Experience of running courses - internal / external
Evidence of participation in research / audit
Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety

Person Specification

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

Membership of Special Interest Group

Previous experience

Essential

Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work in NHS
Experience of working as member of a physio team and of a multidisciplinary team
Participation in on-call and weekend rota work

Desirable

Previous experience at Band 6 level.
Experience of working in community or Pos covid services
Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student
Experience of teaching on In service programmes and to the MDT
Experience of the research process

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Remains updated with professional practice and new research
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including therapeutic handling and manual techniques
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment including frequent interruptions when holding a bleep
Able to perform on call and weekend duties

Desirable

Competent IT & Presentation skills
Experience of running courses - internal / external
Evidence of participation in research / audit
Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Clinical Lead

jen turnbull

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10822D

Job locations

Physiotherapy

St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

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