Job summary
Please note that candidates will need to be available to attend face to face interviews which will include a practical assessment. Please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person for an interview on 17th July
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.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal rotation developing specialist knowledge, skills and experience in musculoskeletal outpatients; inpatient trauma and orthopaedics; in and outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand therapy.
The post will suit individuals who have worked in an acute setting, completed their core rotations (on a Band 5 Physiotherapist rotation programme, or equivalent) or who already have experience at Band 6 and are looking to develop specialist skills in these acute services. For candidates who lack specific experience in one aspect required, we are able to offer a development opportunity appointing at B5 and providing support + training to meet B6 criteria within 6-9 months. In this post, you will be required to support our respiratory on-call and weekend services across trauma & orthopaedics and respiratory care.
Main duties of the job
To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of in and outpatients determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
To train, supervise and monitor other physiotherapists, therapy assistant practitioners, assistants and students on placement, with appropriate support.
To provide clinical leadership within the specialties 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 outreaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead/ Senior Physiotherapy staff as required.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 17th July 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
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities, and physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in major 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.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to supporting them and investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve. There is a drive to advance our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, including associate tutor opportunities for senior staff in addition to a full student placement programme This post will provide a variety of clinical experiences within the specialty and multiple opportunities for professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objectives.
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.
Rotational physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management ofadult patients with musculoskeletal conditions within the Norfolk and NorwichUniversity Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and community settings. Rotations are of 9 months duration and provide a broad base for clinical, professional and personal development covering the following areas:
a. Acute orthopaedic trauma in patients
b. Elective orthopaedic in patients
c. Musculoskeletal out patients
d. Plastic and reconstructive surgery (in and outpatients)
e. Hand therapy
See appendices for post details
2. To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patients may present with a range of complex/highly complex conditions, as specified in Appendix 1.
3. 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
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities, and physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in major 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.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to supporting them and investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve. There is a drive to advance our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, including associate tutor opportunities for senior staff in addition to a full student placement programme This post will provide a variety of clinical experiences within the specialty and multiple opportunities for professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objectives.
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.
Rotational physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management ofadult patients with musculoskeletal conditions within the Norfolk and NorwichUniversity Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and community settings. Rotations are of 9 months duration and provide a broad base for clinical, professional and personal development covering the following areas:
a. Acute orthopaedic trauma in patients
b. Elective orthopaedic in patients
c. Musculoskeletal out patients
d. Plastic and reconstructive surgery (in and outpatients)
e. Hand therapy
See appendices for post details
2. To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patients may present with a range of complex/highly complex conditions, as specified in Appendix 1.
3. 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
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
- Awareness of self - strengths and weaknesses
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
- Awareness of self - strengths and weaknesses
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).
