Band 5 Physiotherapist Therapies

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The role involves working across multiple sites, participating in a rotational scheme, and delivering patient care with a focus on autonomy and clinical reasoning. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and demonstrate experience in various physiotherapy specialities. This position emphasizes professional development and patient management within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience in respiratory, stroke, neurology, and musculoskeletal conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and ensure clinical duties are met.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Formulate treatment programs based on assessments.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical reasoning

Team leadership

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy

Good standard of general education (GCSE maths and English grade C and above)

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Physiotherapist-Therapies

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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.

The post holder will participate in the seven‑day weekend working, extended hours and physiotherapy respiratory overnight on‑call services (including NIV) across the hospital site within the organisation and will be provided training to participate on the on‑call physiotherapy service.

Main duties of the job

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required, clinical work is evaluated.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner relevant to the grade and maintain associated records.

To assist with supervision, education and co‑ordination of therapy support workers, other junior therapy staff and students as required.

Take part in evidence‑based audit and quality improvement projects to support teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and / or problems.

Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.

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 responsibilities

Please note for a specific 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.
• 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

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust