Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotational
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Band 5 Physiotherapists to join the Therapy Services department at University Hospital Southampton. The role involves working in acute care across various wards, with rotations lasting 6 months in over 14 different clinical areas. A one-year preceptorship programme with a mentor is provided for those with less than 1 year's experience. The post requires participation in a 7-day therapy service, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Previous on-call experience
- Trust Values
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous on-call experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotational
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotationalContract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our large Therapy Services department, working in acute care, on a variety of wards as part of our therapy workforce. Our excellent appraisal programme also includes a one-year preceptorship programme for anyone with less than 1 years' experience and you will be allocated a mentor to support you.
You will have the opportunity to work in over 14 different clinical areas, with rotations lasting 6 months, enabling you to expand your knowledge and develop robust skills in acute care.
This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
We run a 7-day therapy
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