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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist

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Job summary

Berkshire Healthcareareseeking anorganisedand motivated person for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist role.

Be part of our dynamic and exciting band 5 Physiotherapy rotation. Working in a community setting is incredibly rewarding getting the chance to help people stay in their local community and achieve their potential. We offer excellent In-service training, including one to one clinical development on each rotationparticipatingin a robust teaching programme. Alongside this you will receive peer and management support as well as other development opportunities.

Develop your skills in musculoskeletal outpatients, including working with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists. Fine tune your rehabilitation skills on Inpatients and follow on to Intermediate Care rotations where you can progress your discharge planning whilst keeping patients independent at home and avoid them being admitted to hospital.We also offer the potential opportunity to be part of an exchange programme with an acute hospital.

Main duties of the job

  • You willenhance your clinical and managerial skills with support from local teams and a Band 5 mentor

  • You willparticipatein extensiveInservice training and developmental programmes to enhance your skills

  • You will work withinourmulti-disciplinary teamsto ensure seamless and effective care for our patients

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.

Details

Date posted

14 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

371-CHS1132-A

Job locations

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • To work as a rotational physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive physiotherapy service within the community,inpatientsor outpatients departments across Berkshire

  • To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment,treatmentand caseload management

  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner workingwithappropriate supervision

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • To work as a rotational physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive physiotherapy service within the community,inpatientsor outpatients departments across Berkshire

  • To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment,treatmentand caseload management

  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner workingwithappropriate supervision

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered/ application in progress

Desirable

  • CSP membership

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • Courses
  • Evidence of reflective learning

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate experience covering core rotations

Desirable

  • Undergraduate / postgraduate experience in NHS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Knowledge of this post and Trust
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
  • Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines within the NHS
  • Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
  • Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
  • Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
  • Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
  • Willingness to take directions

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered/ application in progress

Desirable

  • CSP membership

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • Courses
  • Evidence of reflective learning

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate experience covering core rotations

Desirable

  • Undergraduate / postgraduate experience in NHS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Knowledge of this post and Trust
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
  • Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines within the NHS
  • Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
  • Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
  • Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
  • Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
  • Willingness to take directions

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Victoria Richards

victoria.richards@berkshire.nhs.uk

01189441777

Details

Date posted

14 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

371-CHS1132-A

Job locations

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA


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