Physiotherapist

NHS Professionals; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their team in Sheffield. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, engaging with patients, and contributing to integrated patient care at Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts or fixed‑term placements

Weekly pay

NHS discount via Blue Light Card

First choice of shifts/placements

24/7 support line

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices.
• Post‑registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload with complex specialist cases.
• Explain therapy and motivate patients.
• Gather and evaluate information to identify problems.
• Participate in emergency respiratory on‑call rota.
• Select and use appropriate assessment techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Physiotherapy clinical reasoning

Ability to maintain accurate records

Competency in IT for records

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title

Physiotherapist

Grade

Band 6

Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Broomhill, Glossop Rd, Sheffield S10 2JF and Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate

£20.88 per hour (excluding WTD)

Overview

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Physiotherapist for long‑term placement contracts at Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload, including complex specialist cases, requiring clinical reasoning and highly specialist therapy, planning and prioritising work.
• Explain therapy, gain consent and motivate the patient to achieve goals.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify problems in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
• Participate in 7‑day working rosters and emergency respiratory on‑call rota for evenings/weekends where criteria apply.
• Select and use appropriate assessment techniques in hospital, the patient’s own home and/or in the community; make clinical diagnosis and apply clinical reasoning.
• Negotiate, agree expectations and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
• Set up equipment for therapy and ensure it is used safely by patients, carers, staff and/or students.
• Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice.
• Complete assessment forms, write comprehensive patient treatment records and produce written transfer and discharge reports in line with Trust and Therapy Services Guidelines.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices.
• Post‑registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT.

Additional Requirements

Provide evidence of relevant qualifications and registration with the relevant registration body if applicable.

Benefits

• Banking – flexible shifts or fixed‑term placements across NHS Trusts.
• Weekly pay for quicker access to wages.
• Blue Light Card – NHS discount provider.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Support line available any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle – flexibility in shift selection or fixed‑term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP Academy.

Apply Today

Apply via the NHS Professionals bank for flexible bank shifts or fixed‑term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.