Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 5 (fixed term)

Job overview

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

Additional working pattern details: Weekend working as per rota

Additional contract details: Fixed term until 20th August 2027

Job description

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

- There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.

- The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.

Job responsibilities

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone

Professional values

- To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.

- To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

Communication and interpersonal skills

- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.

- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Leadership, management and team working

- To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.

About the organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service
• Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
• Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK

Desirable

• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
• Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member

Supporting documents

• 318-26-T0460 Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 344 KB)