Physiotherapist - Rotational

Cheswold Park Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the UK is seeking a Physiotherapist to join their Band 5 Physiotherapy Rotation. This role involves working primarily in Barnsley, with opportunities in areas like musculoskeletal, neurology, and mental health. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients, formulating treatment plans, and managing caseload risks. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience across core physiotherapy areas. This position allows for professional growth while contributing to diverse patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in core physiotherapy areas (musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurology).
• Evidence of CPD and continuing learning.
• Experience working in a therapy community setting, with elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and advise own caseload of patients.
• Formulate a clinical diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes.

Skills

Good clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record‑keeping skills

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent GradDipPhys

HCPC Registration

Tools

Specialist physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Job Summary

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. This post provides the opportunity to develop across a wide range of services, including musculoskeletal outpatients (hydrotherapy and Escape Pain programme), neurology, mental health, learning disabilities, paediatrics, neighbourhood rehabilitation, respiratory and mobility clinics, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and more.

Key Result Areas

• Work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within a specified service area or as part of a community rotation.
• Assess, treat and advise own caseload of patients with supervision from senior staff when necessary and formulate a clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including patient management.
• Undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan using clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques.
• Deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence‑based practice (manual techniques, patient education, exercise classes & electrotherapy).
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non‑clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis, and recommend optimal intervention; develop comprehensive discharge plans supported by senior physiotherapy staff.
• Obtain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who may lack capacity.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to progress rehabilitation.
• Provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other health care professionals.
• Evaluate patient progress, re‑assess and amend treatment programmes as required to achieve efficient outcomes.
• Attend MDT meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Responsibly manage caseload risk assessment and ensure safe use of equipment.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain competency through CPD activities and keep a portfolio that reflects personal development.
• Keep up‑to‑date knowledge of evidence‑based practice in each rotational area.
• Maintain HCPC registration and participate in Trust and area‑specific appraisal.
• Participate in trust‑wide programmes (e.g., IST) and learning programmes appropriate to the service area and grade.
• Ensure accurate, legible and comprehensive treatment records and collect required data.
• Assist senior clinicians with supervision, training and induction of students, assistants and new staff as needed.
• Communicate effectively with health care professionals across all levels.

Trust Values

• Honest, open, transparent
• Respectful
• Person first and in the centre
• Improvement and outstanding performance
• Families and carers matter

Safeguarding and Policies

• Follow all Trust safeguarding policies and report any concerns.
• Commit to training in safeguarding and comply with Whistleblowing, Confidentiality, GDPR, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and smoke‑free policies.
• Follow infection control guidance and incident reporting procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent GradDipPhys.
• HCPC Registration.
• Experience in core physiotherapy areas (musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurology) and within the service area.
• Evidence of CPD and continuing learning.
• Experience working in a therapy community setting, with elderly patients, and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience in risk assessment and safe use of specialist equipment.
• Good clinical reasoning, treatment skills, communication, organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
• Desirable: MCSP member, involvement in audit/research/quality issues, audit experience, IT and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This role may require sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration.

All staff must comply with Trust policies and procedures, including safeguarding, whistleblowing, confidentiality, GDPR, health and safety, equal opportunities, and environmental responsibilities.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups and value diversity.

We strongly discourage the use of AI technology in NHS job application forms and will conduct a thorough screening before selection.

Full policy documents and additional details are available on the Trust website.