Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team working in a variety of settings across North Staffordshire.

This is a rotational post which consists of 4 monthly rotations covering a wide range of specialties. This may include - Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology OP, Neurological Rehabilitation - inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits.

Youwillprovide physiotherapyassessments and treatments across a variety of clinical settings, for example, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.

You will work as part of a uni/multi-disciplinary team/agencies to provide services for a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and can offer full-time and part-time options.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will assess and have an awareness of a variety of MSK, neurological and respiratory conditions.

As part of this role you will be expected to,

  • Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.
  • Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We can offer

  • Training during the speciality
  • Support from a variety of teams, including friendly, experienced senior Physiotherapists, Nursing colleagues and the wider MDT
  • Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-ME-25-7500604

Job locations

Rotational post North Staffordshire area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for more details on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for more details on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC.

Desirable

  • Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
  • Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability.

Desirable

  • Working in a multidisciplinary team

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.

Desirable

  • Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC.

Desirable

  • Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
  • Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability.

Desirable

  • Working in a multidisciplinary team

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.

Desirable

  • Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotational post North Staffordshire area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotational post North Staffordshire area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead

Ellinor Delicata

ellinor.delicata@mpft.nhs.uk

07766442556

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-ME-25-7500604

Job locations

Rotational post North Staffordshire area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG


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