Physiotherapist - Isleworth - TouchConsult

Description

Job Summary

As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our in‑house development programme will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills and good organisational skills. You will be able to plan your own work, but also work effectively within a team, prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilising all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

Main duties of the job

To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.

• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals, delivering patient‑centred care based on assessment outcomes.
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers, identifying barriers to communication.
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant.
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patient's ability to function.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures.
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues.

About Us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health, physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high‑secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high‑secure services care for patients from the south of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56 % are BME. Our turnover for 2023‑24 is £426 m. The Trust is rated as "Good" overall by the Care Quality Commission and its forensic services are rated as "Outstanding". The Trust is an established partner and contributor to the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

• Date posted: 16 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £44 485 – £52 521 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 222‑HOU‑158
• Job location: West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant qualification.
• Current HPC registration.
• Understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice.
• Understanding of group/team dynamics.

Experience

• Relevant pre‑registration physiotherapy experience, including all core rotations (including MSK).

Skills

• Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and manage time, prioritise and delegate work.
• Commitment to self‑development and learning, demonstrated by a CPD portfolio.
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies on data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, and meet the differing needs of patients.
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care.

Other Requirement

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

Desirable

• Car driver/owner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.