The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

Fixed term part time (30 hours) Band 6 Physiotherapist

Join Our Team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in the "Active Together" Service

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients?

"Active Together" is a pioneering pre-habilitation and rehabilitation service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research committed to supporting individuals throughout their cancer journey and improving outcomes for Cancer patients.

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team and contribute to improving patient outcomes through tailored physiotherapy interventions.

You will:- Assess and deliver comprehensive physiotherapy programs tailored to the individual needs of cancer patients, taking into account their personal goals and treatment plans.

- Provide expert guidance on physical activity and lifestyle modifications to support patients' physical and mental well-being

- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

- Utilise evidence-based practices to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of patient interventions.

- Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the "Active Together" service by participating in research and quality improvement projects.

This services will form part of Care Group 4 encompassing Therapies & Dietetics where this services will be supported.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in rehabilitation who has excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate should be able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

To be successful you will:- Be an experience Physiotherapist with a keen interest in the pre-habilitation and rehabilitation of patients.

- Drive the development and implementation of a new service

- Meet challenging targets and objectives

- Be motivated to provide high quality care

- Be a team player

In return, the successful candidate will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. They will receive regular supervision and have an opportunity to gain further skills. There will be opportunities for professional development and developing your expertise within oncology pre-habilitation and rehabilitation.

To arrange an informal visit or for more information then please contact: Joseph Henson - Joseph.Henson@nhs.net

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 don't 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 and entry level band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-027

Job locations

The Park Rehabilitation Centre

Badsley Moor Lane

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 2QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience of working within a rehabilitation setting/group work/providing education.
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi -professional team

Desirable

Experience of management of resources

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to Long term conditions/rehabilitation
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Desirable

Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience of working within a rehabilitation setting/group work/providing education.
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi -professional team

Desirable

Experience of management of resources

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to Long term conditions/rehabilitation
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Desirable

Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

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.