Job summary
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities, and physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in exciting developments in the Trust. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.
It is an exciting time to join our service as the Trust is committed to becoming a designated major trauma centre over the next 5 years and investment is also being made in elective care provision and transformation.
Our team is growing and an opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal outpatient team. The post will suit individuals who have worked in an acute setting, completed their core rotations (Band 5 Physiotherapist rotation programme, or similar) or already have relevant experience at Band 6 level and are looking to further develop specialist skills in musculo-skeletal outpatients.
Main duties of the job
In our substantive role you will have opportunities to manage Consultant referrals for a wide variety of patient groups requiring acute + specialist management including complex acquired conditions, trauma, orthopaedic pre- and post- op care, and rheumatology. We are also able to offer experience working with our physiotherapy staff service team, managing NNUH staff who self refer with musculoskeletal injuries or concerns which are affecting their ability to work. You will work in a variety of settings including virtual and face to face 1:1 appointments, groups and exercise classes, clinics and hydrotherapy. We will endeavour to offer you experience across a broad range to develop your knowledge and skills. The successful post holder will be required to support our weekend inpatient service across trauma & orthopaedics.
You will work with and learn from staff who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills working with junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students.
You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development.
Please note candidate must be available for face to face interviews for these posts.
Part time: 17.5hrs per week
Interview date: 12th May 2025
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
People are at the heart of everything we do. The Physiotherapy department recognises that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in their development. We offer unique opportunities to work in diverse and highly specialist clinical areas within regional speciality MDTs, to attend regular training; and to engage with national audits and quality improvement projects within a supportive environment. You will work with and learn from staff who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills working with junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students. We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, to develop our research capabilities and associate tutor opportunities for senior staff. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development. You will be supported to pursue your professional interests, assist in the development of your colleagues and help shape our services.
- Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty presenting to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.See appendix for post details.
- To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
- Work will be undertaken without direct supervision. Clinical/professional supervision may take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and occasional direct observation of practice. Advice and support is always available.
- To provide clinical leadership within the speciality including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
- To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead or Senior physiotherapystaff as required.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcareservice, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects oftheir work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of Peoplefocused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstratebehaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
People are at the heart of everything we do. The Physiotherapy department recognises that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in their development. We offer unique opportunities to work in diverse and highly specialist clinical areas within regional speciality MDTs, to attend regular training; and to engage with national audits and quality improvement projects within a supportive environment. You will work with and learn from staff who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills working with junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students. We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, to develop our research capabilities and associate tutor opportunities for senior staff. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development. You will be supported to pursue your professional interests, assist in the development of your colleagues and help shape our services.
- Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty presenting to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.See appendix for post details.
- To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
- Work will be undertaken without direct supervision. Clinical/professional supervision may take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and occasional direct observation of practice. Advice and support is always available.
- To provide clinical leadership within the speciality including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
- To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead or Senior physiotherapystaff as required.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcareservice, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects oftheir work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of Peoplefocused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstratebehaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities. Candidates should have experience in all core areas, however those offering less experience, but meeting all other criteria, will be considered on their merit
- Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities. Candidates should have experience in all core areas, however those offering less experience, but meeting all other criteria, will be considered on their merit
- Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
