Rotational Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist role at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will rotate through various specialities across five sites every six months, providing high-standard physiotherapy. Responsibilities include managing clinical caseloads, participating in an emergency respiratory roster, and contributing to service delivery. The role offers comprehensive training, supervision, and personal development opportunities for newly qualified staff.
Key responsibilities
- Rotate through different specialities across all 5 sites of UHDB every 6 months.
- Participate on the 24hour on call emergency respiratory roster once trained and inducted.
- Work various shift patterns according to speciality service needs, over seven days a week.
- Carry clinical caseloads and contribute to service delivery.
- Perform physiotherapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and deliver treatment programmes.
- Contribute to the training and supervision of Therapy Support Workers and more junior staff.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- To have gained a broad prospective of physiotherapy in/outpatient treatments from previous employment which may include: - Student placements - Support worker experience - Previous employment
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
- Prioritise workload according to appropriate deadlines and timescales
- Awareness of discharge planning
- Car driver
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form
- Demonstrate a positive and well motivated attitude
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Staff and respond constructively to feedback
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in different areas and being able to adapt to their environment
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further learning relevant to job role
- Demonstrate an understanding of managing and directing support workers
- Understanding of the importance of written records and statistical data collection
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Physiotherapist
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
The UHDB Band 5 Physiotherapy rotational role works in support of senior Physiotherapists to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy as part of the 6 monthly rotational scheme. This involves working across all five sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton in a range of ward settings, outpatient departments and rehabilitation units. Candidates must be able to travel to work in various site locations.Rotations include: MSK outpatients, Hand Therapy, Group Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehab, Neuro Outpatients and Head Injuries, Critical Care, Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medicine and Elderly Care, Parkinson's disease, T&O, ED, Women's Health, Oncology, Community care inclusive of respiratory and rehabilitation pathways.
We provide a welcoming environment and will support your development with access to a wealth of training, supervision and personal development opportunities. There is a comprehensive programme of preceptorship for newly qualified staff. We pledge to always offer a helping hand to assist you on your career journey.
Main duties of the job
To rotate through different specialities across all 5 sites of UHDB every 6 months.To participate on the 24hour on call emergency res
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