Rotational Physiotherapist - Physiotherapy
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a qualified Physiotherapist to join the team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, based at Darent Valley Hospital. The post involves four-monthly rotations across various specialities including intensive care, stroke, acute medicine/respiratory, orthopaedics, MSK outpatients, and rehabilitation. You will provide high-standard physiotherapy services and participate in teaching programs. Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are essential for working in a busy acute setting.
Essential criteria
- HPCP registration
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of clinical placements in core areas
- Previous related work experience/ voluntary work
Desirable criteria
- Clinical placement in paediatrics
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice including new research
- Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
- Ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve in clinical situation.
- Evidence of taking initiative
- Evidence of undertaking specific responsibilities.
- Experience of delegating tasks to support workers/physiotherapy assistants
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- HPCP registration
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of clinical placements in core areas
- Previous related work experience/ voluntary work
- Clinical placement in paediatrics
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice including new research
- Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
- Ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve in clinical situation.
- Evidence of taking initiative
- Evidence of undertaking specific responsibilities.
- Experience of delegating tasks to support workers/physiotherapy assistants
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Rotational Physiotherapist - Physiotherapy
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. You will be based at Darent Valley Hospital. Rotations will include intensive care, stroke, acute medicine/respiratory and orthopaedics, MSK outpatients, 7 day working in an Integrated Discharge team and a rehabilitation role at an off-site unit.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.
Essential experience required:
BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration or shortly pending for new graduates
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of clinical placements in core areas.
Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.
For further information and an informal discussion about the post please contact [contact details removed] ([email removed])
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
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