Clinical Specialist Therapist, Band 7

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy Medical team on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave. This post is a full-time at 37.5 hours. We are looking for a candidate with proven specialist skills in Medicine, who will provide expert therapy assessment and interventions for an acute medical caseload.

The successful candidate will be passionate about acute medicine, motivated to develop their own skills and that of the service, and provide high quality and evidence-based therapy. They will be motivated to develop and support colleagues alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.

There will be opportunities for innovation and an expectation that you will be actively involved in relevant quality improvement projects contributing to development of the acute medical service. Our large, friendly therapy department offers support through regular supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities.

Additional contract details: Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover ending 28/02/27

Main duties of the job

To use highly specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan working as an autonomous practitioner. Contribute to the medical diagnosis and management of Medical patients, who may have diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions.

To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. This will include writing patient reports for e.g. medical practitioners and solicitor's requests.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.

About us

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0158

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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