Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist (Band 5)

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Job summary

Are you looking for a physiotherapy role that offers variety, the chance to work in welcoming supportive teams, and make a real difference every day? If so we would love to hear from you, please contact jo.sainty@nhs.net or Laura.moloney3@nhs.net

We are looking for enthusiastic physiotherapists to join our rotational programme, designed to help you to grow into confident, skilled clinician.

What we offer:

Rotations across core specialities, including MSK outpatients, acute teams, community and BDCT Mental Health Team.

Supportive preceptorship programme, dedicated supervision from experienced physiotherapists

Access to regular CPD and in service training, opportunities to develop wider professional skills.

Rotation peer support group

Monthly on call training and support to develop confidence and competence to take part in on call rota.

What we are looking for:

HCPC registration, or about to graduate

A passion for delivering patient centred care and promoting independence

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A willingness to learn, adapt and make the most of every rotation.

Why join us:

Whether you are keen to explore a range of clinical options before specialising, want a broad foundation for your career, want to work on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or want to join an organisation undergoing exciting changes as part of the New Hospital Programme our rotation offers the perfect opportunity.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

o To prioritise, plan and deliver clinical case work within the rotational physiotherapy areas with support of a senior therapist.o To apply evidence based, knowledge and skills to the clinical areao To work in partnership with patients, carers, the MDT, and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.o To work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the teamo To participate in quality improvements to improve the clinical areao Contribute to student training and developmento To undertake "On Call" work following training and competence assessment, and to join the On Call rota

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

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

423-7462118

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further detailed Job Description, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further detailed Job Description, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
  • Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
  • Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments and treatments relevant to physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and recent undergraduate experience working in a variety of clinical areas and settings
  • Undergraduate experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies
  • Experience in use of IT applications

Desirable

  • Recent post graduate experience with relevance to the job.
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Experience of service development
  • Experience of working NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy
  • State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
  • Courses relevant to physiotherapy

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical reasoning skills
  • Communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Current UK driving licence and access to own transport
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
  • Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
  • Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments and treatments relevant to physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and recent undergraduate experience working in a variety of clinical areas and settings
  • Undergraduate experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies
  • Experience in use of IT applications

Desirable

  • Recent post graduate experience with relevance to the job.
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Experience of service development
  • Experience of working NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy
  • State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
  • Courses relevant to physiotherapy

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical reasoning skills
  • Communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Current UK driving licence and access to own transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapy Professional Lead

Jo Sainty

jo.sainty@nhs.net

01535293656

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

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

423-7462118

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


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