The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

Various roles available

Therapies and Dietetics are seeking to appoint Band 5 Physiotherapists to our dedicated and enthusiastic team in a rotational position. Our band 5 physiotherapy 6 month rotations offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience across the whole patient pathway within both acute and community settings. We have a strong commitment for developing our staff; you will receive training and support to develop your professional, personal and clinical skills through clinical supervision, personal development reviews and in-service training. We offer a Band 5 development programme across all professions within Therapies and Dietetics to look at the wider NHS agendas and trust topics.

There is a flexible approach to service delivery which includes 7 day working, evening and weekend services within clinical areas. These differ between services and the successful candidate may be required to have a flexible approach to their working day, including weekends. Rotational physiotherapists are required to join the respiratory on-call team following completion of the comprehensive on-call training programme, with ongoing support from the team as required.

Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010) is required.

Applications are welcome from final year students who are due to qualify this summer.

Main duties of the job

Musculoskeletal Outpatients. Receives referrals from GPs and provides clinics from several locations across Rotherham. Provides the opportunity to manage a variety of MSK conditions.
Orthopaedic Outpatients. Receive referrals from Orthopaedic Consultants Rehabilitation opportunities include a variety of rehabilitation groups and hydrotherapy sessions.
Orthopaedic Inpatients. Gain experience in the management of a variety of elective and trauma inpatients. You will gain experience in working closely with the wider MDT.
Rotherham Stroke Rehabilitation Team. Provides intensive rehabilitation to stroke survivors in both the acute and community settings. The team work as a part of a wider (MDT).
Health Care of the Older Person. Provides therapy to referred adults on the Medicine wards and covers the Acute Medical Unit as well as the Frailty Service, working closely with the Admission Avoidance Team.
Respiratory Rotation. Provides opportunity to work in specialties including Acute Medical Unit, Medical, Surgical and Critical Care areas .
Locality Rehabilitation Therapy. These teams offer personalised rehabilitation packages to individuals in various community settings and assist to prevent hospital admissions and accelerate discharges.
Community Paediatrics. Opportunity to work alongside senior therapists to treat children with long term neurological/ neuromuscular conditions in a variety of settings, including home, mainstream and special schools and clinic.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-106b

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

Physical/Practical

Essential

Able to demonstrate patient assessment skills e.g. chest auscultation
Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and appropriate physiotherapy interventions
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant Experience within an NHS setting
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Ability to identify need for service development
Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Communication and relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

Physical/Practical

Essential

Able to demonstrate patient assessment skills e.g. chest auscultation
Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and appropriate physiotherapy interventions
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant Experience within an NHS setting
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Ability to identify need for service development
Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Communication and relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

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.