Band 5 Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist for a four-site rotational scheme across MSK, Neurology and Respiratory services. The role offers broad clinical experience and mentorship across Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull Acute and Solihull Community Services.

You will manage independent caseloads, develop rehabilitation plans, and contribute to seven-day services while working under supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• GCSE maths and English at grade C or above.
• A Levels or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in NHS settings (acute or community) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload and work autonomously with senior support when needed.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with complex conditions using clinical reasoning.
• Develop and deliver individualized rehabilitation programmes and monitor progress.
• Coordinate safe and effective discharge planning with patients, carers and MDT.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals to promote patient-centred care.
• Supervise therapy support workers, junior staff and students.
• Participate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, supervision and appraisal.

Skills

Independent caseload

Autonomous practice

Clinical reasoning

Education mentoring

Audit & research

Education

Physiotherapy degree

GCSE Maths/English

A Levels

HCPC registered

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for existing physiotherapy staff and new physiotherapy graduates to join our innovative and pro-active Band 5 rotational scheme team rotating across the four sites of the H.G.S. component of the UHB Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for existing physiotherapy staff and new physiotherapy graduates to join our innovative and pro-active Band 5 rotational scheme team rotating across the four sites of the H.G.S. component of the UHB Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will progress through the core specialities of MSK, Neurology and respiratory rotations, working at Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull Acute and Solihull Community Services and will spend four months in each location consolidating their knowledge and skills working under the supervision of mentors.

The Trust is supportive of staff development and well-being, with teaching and mentoring and 1:1 supervisions being provided across all areas and teams. Additional preceptorship training and support is available for all new registrants. There is the opportunity for peer support and band 5 champions have a direct link to therapy management.

A flexible and organised approach to working is required as Therapy services are committed to seven day working and on call and some shift patterns are based on extended hours.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Manage an independent caseload and take responsibility for a defined clinical area, working autonomously while seeking senior support when required.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex conditions using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes, monitor progress, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Formulate prognoses, set rehabilitation goals, and coordinate safe, effective discharge planning with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide education, advice, and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals to promote effective, patient-centred care.
• Supervise and support therapy support workers, junior staff, and students, contributing to their learning and development.
• Participate in audit, research, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and service delivery.
• Maintain professional and legal accountability for all aspects of practice, ensuring safe and effective care.
• Ensure the safe use, maintenance, and monitoring of clinical equipment.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, reflective practice, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute positively to multidisciplinary team working and the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
• A Levels or equivalent qualification
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

• Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in:
• Respiratory
• Stroke and Neurology
• Musculo-skeletal Conditions
• Older people
• Evidence of experience as a student or graduate within an NHS setting, acute or community
• An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
• An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
• Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
• Demonstrate a professional attitude
• Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate experience

Additional Criteria

• An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
• An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
• An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
• An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to contribute to the 7-day weekend service, extended out of hours and overnight on-call Respiratory Physiotherapy service (including NIV).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9018256

Job locations

• Trustwide
• Mindelsohn Way
• Birmingham
• West Midlands
• B15 2TH

Attachments

• Physiotherapist (Rotational) B5 JDPS JEID1223 2_Linzie Bassett.pdf – 484KB Opens in a new window
• Physiotherapist (Rotational) B5 JDPS JEID1223_Linzie Bassett.pdf – 484KB Opens in a new window