Physiotherapist - Rotational

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Barnsley is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist for a rotational position. You will manage your own caseload across musculoskeletal, neurology, and mental health services. This role requires strong clinical and communication skills, along with a commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will participate in flexible working, including evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs. This is a great opportunity to enhance your physiotherapy practice in various settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities.
• Experience within core physiotherapy areas (musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurology).
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessment of own caseload of patients.
• Provide treatment and advice to patients, families, and carers.
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development.
• Evaluate progress and amend treatment programmes as necessary.

Skills

Physiotherapy clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent GradDipPhys

HCPC Registration

MCSP member

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rotational

The closing date is 23 December 2025

37.5 hours per week - previous applicants need not apply

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Band 5 Physiotherapy Rotation. Rotations are predominantly in Barnsley, with an exciting new chance to work with the inpatient mental health team in Wakefield including forensic experience.

Are you interested in working in a variety of settings? This post provides the opportunity to develop across a wide range of services, including:

• Musculoskeletal outpatients, which includes hydrotherapy and the Escape Pain programme.
• Neurology, provided in specialist in patient rehabilitation units and out‑patient clinics.
• Mental health, experiencing inpatient, outpatient and community care.
• Learning Disabilities, including rebound therapy.
• Paediatrics, working with children in schools, developmental clinics, their homes, musculoskeletal clinics, hydrotherapy and groups.
• Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service, providing rehabilitation in an integrated care pathway with the local acute trust, including intermediate care and long‑term conditions. The former aims to prevent hospital admission and support safer earlier discharge, the latter providing falls assessment and treatment, care for patients in their own homes, as well as respiratory and mobility clinics.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, where you will deliver exercise and education to patients following an acute cardiac event or those with a long‑term cardiac/respiratory condition.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will need to have good clinical, communication & organisational skills and possess excellent time management skills.

You will be expected to undertake clinical assessment of your own caseload of patients and provide treatment and advice to patients, families, and carers.

You will be supported to participate in supervision, in service training and continuing professional and personal development, striving to provide a high standard of evidence‑based practice. You will be part of the Band 5 peer group who meet quarterly and organise training.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a flexible working pattern which may include evening and weekend working.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

This post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Job Purpose

To work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within a specified service area or as part of a community rotation.

• To assess, treat & advise own caseload of patients with supervision from a senior member of staff when necessary & formulate a clinical diagnosis & treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

• To be professionally & legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
• To undertake clinical assessment & treatment of own caseload of patients, formulating a diagnosis & treatment plan using clinical reasoning skills & manual assessment techniques.
• To formulate & deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence‑based practice & treatment options e.g. manual techniques, patient education, exercise classes & electrotherapy.
• To interpret & analyse clinical & non‑clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis & to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans supported by a senior physiotherapist.
• To assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent & have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent.
• To communicate effectively with patients & carers to progress rehabilitation & treatment programmes.
• To provide advice, teaching & instruction to patients, relatives, carers & other health‑care professionals to deliver a consistent approach & ensure rehabilitation goals are achieved.
• To evaluate patients progress & reassess & amend treatment programmes where necessary to provide the most effective & efficient outcomes for patients.
• To be involved in MDT meetings to ensure the delivery of a coordinated service to patients.
• To be responsible for risk assessment of own caseload & ensure the correct & safe use of all equipment & appliances.

PROFESSIONAL

• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through a variety of CPD activities & maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• To maintain & develop up‑to‑date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice in each rotational area.
• To ensure HCPC registration is maintained.
• To participate in Trust & area‑specific appraisal.
• To participate in IST programmes & other learning programmes appropriate to the service area of work & your grade.
• To ensure accurate, legible & comprehensive treatment records are kept & collection of data as required.
• To assist senior clinicians with the supervision/training/induction of undergraduate students, assistants & newly appointed staff when necessary.
• To communicate when necessary with other health‑care professionals at all levels within & outside the trust.

Trust Values

• Respectful
• Person first and in the centre
• Improve and be outstanding
• Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
• Families and carers matter

Safeguarding

• Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults, service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking safeguarding training.

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

• Be aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how to raise concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trust’s Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Understand personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with GDPR, The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy.
• Comply with the provisions of The Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and Protocol.
• Receive supervision in line with the Trust’s Supervision Policy and an annual appraisal in line with the Trust’s Appraisal Policy.
• Understand responsibilities under the Trust’s Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure adherence to the policy.
• Recognise, respect and support the equality and diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation.

In addition to the Trust’s own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Training

• Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities.
• Must have gained experience within the core physiotherapy areas (musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurology) and within the service area.
• Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.

Personal Attributes

• Must be able to work effectively to deadlines & time constraints.
• Must be flexible around working times & practices including evening & weekend work where necessary.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Experience

• Experience of working in a therapy community setting & with elderly.
• Experience of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience of risk assessment including the safe & correct use of all specialist equipment.
• Experience of working in additional areas of physiotherapy.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Good standard of physiotherapy clinical reasoning, handling & treatment skills & techniques.
• Ability to keep appropriate, accurate, legible patient records & data on paper & electronically.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent GradDipPhys.
• HCPC Registration.
• MCSP member.

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.