Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a dedicated Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist for a part-time role, contributing to diverse inpatient care. The successful candidate will implement high-quality assessments and treatments while collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience across various clinical settings. This position offers the opportunity for continuous professional development and rotation across multiple specialties.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Postgraduate training relevant to the specialty required.
• Experience in a variety of clinical placements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
• Supervise junior staff and students during their training.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Manual therapy techniques

Assessment skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Health & Care Professions Council registration

Postgraduate training relevant to the specialty

Job description

Go back The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist

The closing date is 31 December 2025

An opportunity is available for an inpatient Physiotherapist to join our innovative team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in Harlow, Essex. We provide ongoing care to a broad range of patients, ranging from those who are critically unwell, to those who need minimal rehabilitation or assessment and advice.You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Service, including patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.In return, you will be supported in your efforts to build on your previous experience to further develop your clinical competencies and leadership skills.Rotation are 9 monthly and cover:Acute MedicineCare of the ElderlySurgery and Critical CareOrthopaedics (elective and #NOF ward)ED and FrailtyPossible opportunities with our community partners in HCT and EPUT.This is a part time post of 15 hours per week and forms part of a job share. Assistance could be provided for suitable return to practice candidates.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be integral to the efficient and effective running of the Physiotherapy service, and will assist the Specialty Team Lead in providing the highest standard of care to patients referred to us while also working to improve the service where needed. You will also supervise rotational physiotherapists and support them in their work, while leading the clinical education and practice of student physiotherapists and assist in department-wide training.Often you will work without direct supervision, and as such you will responsible for managing your own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type.Effective communication with patients, carers and all other members of the multi-disciplinary team is paramount, and you will also act as an advocate on behalf of patients for their safety and to ensure they have a positive experience.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment and formulate a diagnosis of patients who may have complex conditions including multi pathology. Use well developed clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques that lead you to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patient’s needs. This will involve seeking and sharing personal and potentially sensitive information with the patient.
• To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate an accurate prognosis for the patient and then discuss and agree goals and outcomes for treatment with them. To set realistic timescales for achieving these, often in conjunction with the aims and goals of the MDT.
• To ensure the patient understands and agrees to the treatment plan giving consent to it. This will involve negotiation and motivation skills
• To select appropriate treatment techniques from a wide range of specialist skills available and past experience. This could include therapeutic handling, electrotherapy, manual techniques (including respiratory), patient education, exercise groups, use of appliances, etc. The selection of techniques will be based on both theoretical and practical knowledge and evaluated past experience.
• To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling and the use of specialist equipment.
• To be personally responsible for all aspects of safety relating to equipment used. To be responsible for checking and/or teaching competency of more Junior Physiotherapists and non-qualified staff (including non –physiotherapy staff as necessary) in using equipment e.g. appliances, gym equipment, electrotherapy items etc.
• To produce clear written information and exercise programmes for patients to follow at home or when not with a Physiotherapist.
• To use developed clinical reasoning skills to review and evaluate patient progress and their current condition at each treatment session and to amend the treatment programme as appropriate to achieve agreed goals.
• To plan and undertake discharge of patients from Physiotherapy when agreed goals have been reached or treatment is no longer appropriate (e.g. the patient has reached a plateau or there is a change in their medical circumstances). To be able to negotiate this with patients who wish to continue treatment on an ongoing basis.
• To be able to correctly identify inappropriate referrals to Physiotherapy and have the confidence to refer on or back as required.
• To produce timely and accurate patient’s records and reports in accordance with Health Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy regulations.
• To work unsupervised without the support of Physiotherapy colleagues, to provide emergency evening, night, bank holiday and weekend Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for critically ill inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This includes the provision of specialist Physiotherapeutic advice to health colleagues. This also includes participating in a 7 day service.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment and formulate a diagnosis of patients who may have complex conditions including multi pathology. Use well developed clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques that lead you to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patient’s needs. This will involve seeking and sharing personal and potentially sensitive information with the patient.
• To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate an accurate prognosis for the patient and then discuss and agree goals and outcomes for treatment with them. To set realistic timescales for achieving these, often in conjunction with the aims and goals of the MDT.
• To ensure the patient understands and agrees to the treatment plan giving consent to it. This will involve negotiation and motivation skills
• To select appropriate treatment techniques from a wide range of specialist skills available and past experience. This could include therapeutic handling, electrotherapy, manual techniques (including respiratory), patient education, exercise groups, use of appliances, etc. The selection of techniques will be based on both theoretical and practical knowledge and evaluated past experience.
• To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling and the use of specialist equipment.
• To be personally responsible for all aspects of safety relating to equipment used. To be responsible for checking and/or teaching competency of more Junior Physiotherapists and non-qualified staff (including non –physiotherapy staff as necessary) in using equipment e.g. appliances, gym equipment, electrotherapy items etc.
• To produce clear written information and exercise programmes for patients to follow at home or when not with a Physiotherapist.
• To use developed clinical reasoning skills to review and evaluate patient progress and their current condition at each treatment session and to amend the treatment programme as appropriate to achieve agreed goals.
• To plan and undertake discharge of patients from Physiotherapy when agreed goals have been reached or treatment is no longer appropriate (e.g. the patient has reached a plateau or there is a change in their medical circumstances). To be able to negotiate this with patients who wish to continue treatment on an ongoing basis.
• To be able to correctly identify inappropriate referrals to Physiotherapy and have the confidence to refer on or back as required.
• To produce timely and accurate patient’s records and reports in accordance with Health Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy regulations.
• To work unsupervised without the support of Physiotherapy colleagues, to provide emergency evening, night, bank holiday and weekend Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for critically ill inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This includes the provision of specialist Physiotherapeutic advice to health colleagues. This also includes participating in a 7 day service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Physiotherapist, or a UK-recognised accreditation
• Postgraduate training relevant to the speciality
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Member of special interest group

Experience

• Wide range of clinical placements and experience during training and junior posts
• Experience giving presentations/leading teaching sessions for Physiotherapy colleagues or other professionals
• Experience working in the Emergency Department
• Experience giving presentations to small groups
• Respiratory on-call competent
• Inpatient, outpatient and community setting experience as a Junior, supervision of assistants/admin staff
• Specialist interests within Physiotherapy

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust