Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

Rotational Physiotherapist -Band 5

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our department's Band 5 rotation scheme. We are looking for a Band 5 committed to delivering high quality care and keen to join the team here at Croydon Health Services

We offer a broad range of 4 monthly rotations covering core areas and also Vascular and Pulmonary Rehab.

All areas are led by experienced Senior Staff, who provide excellent support and supervision. There is a well-established training and supervision programme in each specialty.

Our friendly and supportive department provides excellent opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within a sound framework of regular appraisal and CPD including regular IST.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

1.To undertake responsibility for the provision of Physiotherapy within Croydon Health Services NHSTrust to specific patient group within specific rotations2. To assess patients, design appropriate physiotherapy management programmes3. To communicate appropriate complex information effectively to patients and/or carers, from a multicultural and ethnically diverse population.

4. To liaise with staff of other disciplines witihn MDT to ensure effective communication and to provide excellent patient care.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inc of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7793398-NP

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

  • Registered with the Health and Social Care Professional Council. (HCPC)
  • Diploma, BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.

Desirable

  • Member of Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT.
  • Use of appropropriate documentation
  • Demonstrates understanding of the role of Physiotherapy within MDT
  • Awareness of Clinical governance and impact on Physiotherapy practice

Desirable

  • Experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics, respiratory, elder rehab placements
  • Knowledge of Croydon Health Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates abiltiy to work as part of a team
  • Clinical Reasoning to underpin clinical skills
Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

  • Registered with the Health and Social Care Professional Council. (HCPC)
  • Diploma, BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.

Desirable

  • Member of Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT.
  • Use of appropropriate documentation
  • Demonstrates understanding of the role of Physiotherapy within MDT
  • Awareness of Clinical governance and impact on Physiotherapy practice

Desirable

  • Experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics, respiratory, elder rehab placements
  • Knowledge of Croydon Health Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates abiltiy to work as part of a team
  • Clinical Reasoning to underpin clinical skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OCL Acute Therapies and Discharge Team

Sarah Vernon

sarah.vernon@nhs.net

07773978373

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inc of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7793398-NP

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


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