Job summary
Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2026.
Shortlisting to take place: Monday 6th April 2026.
Interviews to take place: 14th April 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our proactive care and community rehabilitation team in Bradford.
This dynamic, award-winning service focuses on prevention and early intervention, supporting frail adults in primary care and community settings.
In this role, you will also contribute to our integrated Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Service. You'll manage a varied, stimulating caseload and be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team with a strong rehabilitation ethos across multiple pathways, including intermediate care.
We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapist with a genuine interest in older adults, proactive care, and rehabilitation. Community experience is essential. Ideal candidates will bring NHS rehabilitation experience, demonstrate flexibility, and show commitment to ongoing development.
In return, you'll receive comprehensive professional development support, including regular clinical supervision and opportunities to grow within a skilled, forward-thinking team.
If you are dynamic, compassionate, and eager to deliver high-quality community care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a defined range of high standard professional duties, within the therapy services.
The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team.The post holder could have supervisory responsibilities for some assistant workforce staff.
The post holder will have responsibility for participating in the supervision and education of junior staff, and also the supervision and education of student physiotherapists and work experience students.
There are no budgetary or direct staff management responsibilities.
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 the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
The service has a comprehensive in-house training/supervision and support programme in place to develop staff and supports ongoing postgraduate education and dedicated time for personal development.
A British driving licence is essential, as is access to a car with business insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
The service has a comprehensive in-house training/supervision and support programme in place to develop staff and supports ongoing postgraduate education and dedicated time for personal development.
A British driving licence is essential, as is access to a car with business insurance.
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver - Reasonable adjustments will be considered
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy Studies
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience, including recent NHS work as a Physiotherapist.
- Previous experience working in community settings
- Previous rotations/experience within the Rehabilitation setting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Physiotherapy practise
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Clinical Educators course
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
- Leadership or management development qualification / courses
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in relevant subject
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver - Reasonable adjustments will be considered
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy Studies
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience, including recent NHS work as a Physiotherapist.
- Previous experience working in community settings
- Previous rotations/experience within the Rehabilitation setting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Physiotherapy practise
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Clinical Educators course
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
- Leadership or management development qualification / courses
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in relevant subject
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).
