Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

This B6 Specialist Physiotherapy post will involve acute respiratory management of critically unwell patients therefore previous experience in critical care would be beneficial. Physiotherapists at UHS also lead on weaning from mechanical ventilation and support the wider MDT in management of complex tracheostomy patients. Rehabilitation is also an established part of our critical care service at UHS, having set up a successful Early Mobilisation Project in 2012. Alongside this we have recently received funding to provide post critical care rehabilitation on the wards to support patients experiencing the symptoms of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in their recovery journey. The role will part of an established static GICU therapy team and involve leading the team in the absence of the band 7. Band 5 staff rotate within the team on a 6 monthly basis, and the role would involve the supervision of band 5 staff both within the team and from a wider on call training perspective. Additionally, the role would be responsible for the supervision of band 4 therapy tech staff and students on placement within the team. The regional Head and Neck service is covered by the team on an inpatient ward, and this role would involve managing this caseload and supporting band 5 staff to see these patients. UHS has been a designated Major Trauma Centre since 2012 and GICU has 31 beds, providing both Level 2 and Level 3 care. The case mix is diverse and has a high acuity receiving not only trauma patients but also those from many regional and subregional specialties e.g. GI surgery and Head and Neck surgical patients. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. Please note for this specific role we also need the following skills and/or experience:Essential: Postgraduate senior skills and experience working in the field of acute critical care. This will include established skills in respiratory care, including experience in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation plans Proven experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care, adults and children Evidence of postgraduate development to support enhanced skills and decision making Experience working alongside and supervising/mentoring support staff or students Knowledge and understanding of NHS procedures, ideally with personal experience A clearly expressed desire to work in UHS Therapy services dept and in this clinical speciality, written as part of your application. As we run a 7-day therapy service, flexibility is needed to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as part of your working pattern. Desirable: Postgraduate involvement in audit/research/clinical project/service development Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements. We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have. Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst. The interviews will take place in person on 8TH Oct No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for qualified Physiotherapists with postgraduate experience and not new graduates, please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For other therapy opportunities please email: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk We look forward to hearing from you

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