Junior Physiotherapist - Riverside

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is looking for a full-time Band 5 physiotherapist to join their team. This position involves assessing and treating patients in various clinics while being part of a comprehensive training program. Applicants must hold a degree in physiotherapy and have current UK registration. The role offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per year along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Agenda for Change pay and leave terms

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

NHS Discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with Health Professions Council.
• Experience working in field placements in physiotherapy.
• Capacity to work autonomously managing a patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatments in various healthcare settings.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate physiotherapeutic interventions.
• Organize and manage a defined caseload of patients.

Skills

Health Professions Council registration

Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office

Ability to screen for red flags in musculoskeletal health care

Demonstrate a musculoskeletal neurological assessment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

Please note that we are not authorised/able to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Due to internal promotion we are delighted to be looking for Band 5 physiotherapists to join our company. You will work in our clinics in Riverside and the Univerity of Suffolk, delivering NHS commissioned physiotherapy services. The successful clinicians will become permanent, full-time members of our team and join us on our Band 5 development programme, beginning a rewarding journey of learning, developing and progressing in the career of MSK physiotherapy.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th August 2025 at Riverside Clinic, 2-4 Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 0AZ

There is currently no on-call or weekend working.

As indicated above, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and kindly ask that you confirm that in your application.

Our values are:

Accountable

Honest

Person Centred

Smart

Please describe in your personal statement how you would embody them within your personal statement.

We are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

Main duties of the job

To provide physiotherapy assessment and treatments in Clinics, Health Centres, GP Surgeries and Community Hospitals.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapeutic interventions and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based, patient-centred principles.

Opportunities we offer

We offer the opportunity to assess and rehabilitate both acute and chronic patients from both Primary and Secondary care, developing excellent clinical reasoning skills in MSK Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

We provide a comprehensive 1 year competency based Junior Training Programme for our staff, regular formal and informal one to one reviews, twice daily problem solving sessions and clinical reviews to help you achieve your goals and aspirations within MSK Physiotherapy.

We provide regular and prestigious courses run by world leading professionals which are commissioned and subsidised by AHP Suffolk for all our team members to attend.

We offer opportunities for career development in both clinical and management roles, supported by senior clinicians, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners and Senior Management

About us

AHP Suffolk CIC is a staff lead, specialist musculoskeletal Social Enterprise, our aim and purpose is to provide high quality accessible NHS commissioned health care to support people return to optimal health and stay healthy. We work in partnership with our staff, patients and commissioners to develop a continually improving range of services to meet their needs effectively and efficiently.

We have a reputation for innovation, service and staff development and well supported continuous professional development.

Set up as a social enterprise over 13 years ago, we provide NHS commissioned MSK Physiotherapy services from multiple sites across Suffolk, from community hospitals, health centres, gyms, and GP surgeries. We have developed and run U Refer, a successful web-based self-referral platform, and single point of referral for secondary care, and offer virtual and face to face clinical appointments, exercise classes and 121 rehabilitation.

Additional benefits:

Agenda for Change pay and leave terms and conditions of service matched

Auto-enrolment pension (as per criteria) with Scottish Widows

Employee Assistance Programme Health Assured

Cycle to Work scheme

NHS Discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9710-25-0011

Job locations

Riverside Clinic,

2-4 Landseer Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

ip3 0AZ

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatments in Clinics, Health Centres, GP Surgeries and Community Hospitals.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapeutic interventions and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based, patient-centred principles.

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatments in Clinics, Health Centres, GP Surgeries and Community Hospitals.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapeutic interventions and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based, patient-centred principles.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.

Knowledge Essential

• Health Professions Council registration.
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.

Experience Essential

• Wide range of field work placements.
• Ability to screen for red flags in musculoskeletal health care
• Ability to demonstrate a musculosketal neurological assessment

Desirable

• Experience working in musculoskeletal outpatients.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.

Knowledge Essential

• Health Professions Council registration.
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.

Experience Essential

• Wide range of field work placements.
• Ability to screen for red flags in musculoskeletal health care
• Ability to demonstrate a musculosketal neurological assessment

Desirable

• Experience working in musculoskeletal outpatients.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

Riverside Clinic,

2-4 Landseer Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

ip3 0AZ

Employer's website

https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

Riverside Clinic,

2-4 Landseer Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

ip3 0AZ

Employer's website

https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)