Job summary
Closing Date: 12th September 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 13th September 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 22nd September 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and aspiring Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and friendly service to gain valuable experience working in a Hospital Foundation Trust.This exciting post includes:o The opportunity to work in our Rheumatology team treating referrals from Rheumatology Consultants, Specialist Nurses and GPs.o Close working in a supportive environment with Specialist Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.o To develop individual patient management skills and opportunities to partake / lead group sessions for patients such as Hydrotherapy, long term conditions groups and to take part in the 'Early Arthritis Clinic' working with the specialised MDT. To assist in the daily management of hydrotherapy.o An opportunity to develop specialist skills in physiotherapy management of patients with haemophilia.o Access to regular IST, supervision sessions and ongoing support from Senior Clinicians, including Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in order to build your knowledge and skills in treating rheumatology conditions. There are also opportunities for involvement in service development, audit and clinical governance and all staff take part in the appraisals programme.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment.
- Tohold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for an area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision and within clearly defined operational policies and procedures.
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- To work as part of therapuetic team including therapeutic assistants and Occupational Therapist, to achieve holistic patient goals. Delegating, referring and completing joint assessments where suitable.
- To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager or service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
- Assess and treat patients presenting with Rheumatology conditions
- Undertake evidence treatment programmes
- Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Supervise Band 5 staff and therapy assistants as required.
- Partake in the operational running of the Hydrotherapy pool
- Partake in leading exercises classes both on dry land and within the hydrotherapy pool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
- Assess and treat patients presenting with Rheumatology conditions
- Undertake evidence treatment programmes
- Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Supervise Band 5 staff and therapy assistants as required.
- Partake in the operational running of the Hydrotherapy pool
- Partake in leading exercises classes both on dry land and within the hydrotherapy pool.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
- Experience of assessing and treating MSK conditions
- Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating Rheumatology conditions and / or long-term musculoskeletal conditions
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills including time management
- UK Driving Licence holder / access to a car for work purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
Desirable
- Attendance of external post-graduate courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registrant
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
- Experience of assessing and treating MSK conditions
- Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating Rheumatology conditions and / or long-term musculoskeletal conditions
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills including time management
- UK Driving Licence holder / access to a car for work purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
Desirable
- Attendance of external post-graduate courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registrant
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).
