Physiotherapist (Burns Therapy)

Physiotherapist (Burns Therapy)

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Band 6 Physiotherapist - Burns and Plastics - Maternity cover (Part Time)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity to work in the burns and plastics team at Chelsea and Westminster hospital.

The post holder will join a dynamic and highly skilled team and will have the opportunity to cover a wide scope of settings from ICU to community rehabilitation of burns patients. We are looking for a dynamic Physiotherapist with excellent assessment and treatment skills who is keen to learn and be part of the team.

Main duties of the job

The position is split between inpatient and outpatient care and following up patients' care into the community to complete their rehabilitation journey.

The position holder will have a clinical caseload of respiratory and ICU care as well as inpatient and outpatient case of both adult and paediatric patients with burn and plastics injuries.

The successful applicant must be competent and efficient at patient assessment, formation of treatment plans as well as having teaching and supervision skills.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

This position is part of the burns therapy team, a team of 13 members of therapy staff dedicated to the assessment, treatment and management of staff both in hospital and outpatient care.

The post holder is responsible for their own caseload of both in and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of more junior staff.

Education

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of on-going CPD since qualification

Experience

• Experience working as a qualified therapist in burns and/or plastics and/or hand therapy
• Experience of working as a qualified therapist in Respiratory, ICU and critical care settings
• Experience as a qualified band 6 therapist working in paediatric therapy
• Participation in in-service training programs
• Experience working in an outpatient setting

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)