Physiotherapist
The closing date is 27 January 2026
Job summary
Join us at the forefront of orthopaedic excellence, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team.
Whether you're a newly qualified Physiotherapist or an established band 5 seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in both Musculoskeletal Out-patients and In-patient Orthopaedics.
Our comprehensive 12-month preceptorship programme will ensure you receive the support you need to thrive in your role. You'll benefit from formal and informal clinical supervision from Senior Physiotherapists, and you'll be encouraged to take advantage of the many in house learning opportunities available.
If you have good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills and you're keen to develop your musculoskeletal knowledge and experience at this national and internationally renowned centre, then we'd like to hear from you.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rachel Lightfoot, Lower Limb Team Leader Out-Patients, (rachel.lightfoot3@nhs.net), 0121 7289442 option 1 or Fergus Stewart, Senior In-Patient Physiotherapist (fergus.stewart1@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
1) To complete rotations within musculoskeletal out-patients and orthopaedic in-patients, taking responsibility for a designated caseload.
2) To undertake physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, liaising with more senior staff as appropriate, whilst maintaining the highest standards.
3) To show a commitent to ongoing learning, and to actively engage with completing the Trust's preceptorship program.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Details
Date posted
13 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
303-7670087
Job locations
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Bristol Road
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Bristol Road
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
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