Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Physiotherapist

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

Band 6 Physiotherapist

15-month Fixed Term Contract: 15.0 hours.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and pain-related Complex Cancer Late Effects Rehabilitation Services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and innovative team of healthcare professionals. You will be working with adult clients with persistent pain arising from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and pain related Complex Cancer Late Effects (CCLERS).

This post provides an opportunity to develop therapy skills in adult pain rehabilitation and to deliver the functional rehabilitation programmes which form a core part of the services.

We are a part of the Bath National Pain Services based at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH). We provide highly specialised, residential functional rehabilitation programmes and outpatient reviews. Our services are condition specific National Specialist Services with an International profile.

You will be joining join an established and well respected interdisciplinary team that includes Specialist Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, a Therapy Assistant, a Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Clinical Service Lead, a Research Lead and a Pain Consultant.

We maintain the highest standards of care for patients with complex needs. We are committed to developing our people and our teams within these services. This is a forward-thinking specialty that strives to create a positive working environment and encourages the input of all of our team members.

Main duties of the job

This role will suit an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wishes to develop clinical expertise in specialist rehabilitation, that includes patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and post cancer chronic pain.

You will be working within a supportive interdisciplinary team carrying out assessment and treatment of patients with chronic pain and functional loss.

The role involves one to one assessment, outpatient follow up appointments, individual and groupwork on residential rehabilitation programmes.

The post will be tailored to your learning and development needs as we are a supportive team that nurtures individual professional development and service innovation in a research active environment.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7363769

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Band 6 clinical experience

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Group work experience
  • Chronic pain rehabilitation experience

Professional registration

Essential

  • Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • CSP member
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Band 6 clinical experience

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Group work experience
  • Chronic pain rehabilitation experience

Professional registration

Essential

  • Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • CSP member

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service for CRPS and CCLERS.

Julie Russell

julie.russell19@nhs.net

01225821126

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7363769

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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