Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapist to join our four monthly junior rotational programme which covers both in and out-patient settings. These post are based at Epsom & St Helier Hospital and Surrey Downs Health & Care various sites

The 4 monthly rotations include: Respiratory/ medical, Inpatient neuro, Musculoskeletal outpatients, Orthopaedics, Community hospitals, and Community Neuro

All post holders will be supported by a band 7 team leader.

Clinical development and supervision will be a priority.

Good communication skills and car owner/driver are essential, with a Full UK Drivers Licence.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and be committed to developing clinical skills.

You will be proactive, use your initiative and have sound organisational abilities to support prioritising and managing your caseload.

You will be part of a weekend and weekday on-call rota. On certain rotations, you are expected to work across a seven-day rota and extended day working.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year Pro-rata pa including outer london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7458253-FM-SC

Job locations

South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom + various sites

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • CSP member

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in a range of clinical areas
  • Demonstrates commitment to on-going CPD

Desirable

  • Experience within the NHS
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • oDemonstrates knowledge and importance of documentation
  • oDemonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning
  • oCompetent IT skills
  • oKnowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues

Other

Essential

  • oCar Driver, with access to a car.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • CSP member

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in a range of clinical areas
  • Demonstrates commitment to on-going CPD

Desirable

  • Experience within the NHS
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • oDemonstrates knowledge and importance of documentation
  • oDemonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning
  • oCompetent IT skills
  • oKnowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues

Other

Essential

  • oCar Driver, with access to a car.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom + various sites

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom + various sites

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Ashley Boffa

ashley.boffa@nhs.net

01372735880

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year Pro-rata pa including outer london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7458253-FM-SC

Job locations

South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom + various sites

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


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