Job summary
Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist
Department: Inpatient Therapies
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for a dynamic enthusiastic physiotherapists to join or cohort of rotational band 6's on a permanent basis. The rotations are 8 months in length and cover the following areas:
- Respiratory - Respiratory medicine including NIV, General Surgery including ERP programme & ICU.
- MSK Outpatients including hydrotherapy
- Inpatient Orthopaedics - Trauma and Elective
- Acute Stroke Unit
- Acute assessment & Frailty team
- MSK outreach and domiciliary service
Working as part of a dedicated & skilled Therapy Services team, you will be providing a holistic therapy approach to patients in both an inpatient & outpatient setting. There is a strong expectation to collaborate with all members of the MDT to ensure the complex needs of patients are always at the centre of your care.
If you have the desire to be part of a team that will be developing Therapy Services in Milton Keynes and a strong commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Sturgeon, Inpatient Therapy Service Lead at 01908 995432 or Laura.Sturgeon@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: W/C 27.10.2025
Main duties of the job
- To provide advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- To hold responsibility for own case-load and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not regularly evaluated.
- Toundertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to Therapy Lead or Therapy Service Lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
We have a dedicated Therapy practice education team whose role is to support staff and student development. Previous experience as a Band 6 or 5 Physiotherapist is essential. An ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential. Demonstratable skills in service development are desirable, along with a keen interest in educating fellow healthcare colleagues.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on-call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required). The post holder will also work within a 7-day service whilst on rotation with the Acute Assessment & Frailty team, and cover weekend shifts whilst on rotation on the Acute Stoke Unit.
A programme of leadership development sessions is available as well as the opportunity to be involved in the education of the MDT, appraisal mentor and service development projects.
MSK outpatients runs extended hours during the week. Car driver is essential for MSK outreach and on-call services. It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
Clinical:
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
Professional:
- To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
Organisational:
- To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of band 5 staff, students and assistants on a daily basis, in conjunction with the Lead Therapist for each clinical area as required.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
We have a dedicated Therapy practice education team whose role is to support staff and student development. Previous experience as a Band 6 or 5 Physiotherapist is essential. An ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential. Demonstratable skills in service development are desirable, along with a keen interest in educating fellow healthcare colleagues.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on-call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required). The post holder will also work within a 7-day service whilst on rotation with the Acute Assessment & Frailty team, and cover weekend shifts whilst on rotation on the Acute Stoke Unit.
A programme of leadership development sessions is available as well as the opportunity to be involved in the education of the MDT, appraisal mentor and service development projects.
MSK outpatients runs extended hours during the week. Car driver is essential for MSK outreach and on-call services. It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
Clinical:
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
Professional:
- To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
Organisational:
- To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of band 5 staff, students and assistants on a daily basis, in conjunction with the Lead Therapist for each clinical area as required.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oPhysiotherapy Degree/Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
- Registered with UK Health and Care Professions Council
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of physiotherapy best practise for a range of conditions
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in hospital setting at band 5 or 6 level.
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision & training of assistants, junior members of staff and students
- Able to independently manage caseload
Desirable
- Undertaken project within area e.g. best practice project, guideline development, benchmarking or audit
Skills
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately.
- Timely management of patient medical records.
- Practice Evidence Based therapy.
- Ability to do clinical and non-clinical supervision sessions and appraisals with band 5, assistants and students.
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Enthusiasm for IST including presentation of IST.
- Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others.
- Recognition of need for timely and accurate data.
- Understanding of audit & outcome measurement.
- IT literacy / presentation
Desirable
- Awareness of HR processes and experience of sickness absence management.
- Experience in recruitment processes.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of appraising others and developing objectives with staff.
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to work on a 7 day rota when on rotation to the Stroke Team and Acute Assessment and Frailty Team with unless exclusions apply
- Able to work an extended hours shift pattern when on rotation to MSK out-patients unless exclusions apply
- Able to work as part of the Respiratory on-call and weekend rota
Desirable
- Car driver for on call responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oPhysiotherapy Degree/Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
- Registered with UK Health and Care Professions Council
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of physiotherapy best practise for a range of conditions
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in hospital setting at band 5 or 6 level.
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision & training of assistants, junior members of staff and students
- Able to independently manage caseload
Desirable
- Undertaken project within area e.g. best practice project, guideline development, benchmarking or audit
Skills
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately.
- Timely management of patient medical records.
- Practice Evidence Based therapy.
- Ability to do clinical and non-clinical supervision sessions and appraisals with band 5, assistants and students.
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Enthusiasm for IST including presentation of IST.
- Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others.
- Recognition of need for timely and accurate data.
- Understanding of audit & outcome measurement.
- IT literacy / presentation
Desirable
- Awareness of HR processes and experience of sickness absence management.
- Experience in recruitment processes.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of appraising others and developing objectives with staff.
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to work on a 7 day rota when on rotation to the Stroke Team and Acute Assessment and Frailty Team with unless exclusions apply
- Able to work an extended hours shift pattern when on rotation to MSK out-patients unless exclusions apply
- Able to work as part of the Respiratory on-call and weekend rota
Desirable
- Car driver for on call responsibilities
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).
