Rotational Orthopaedic Physiotherapist (Trauma/Elective) - Band 6

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The role rotates between St Peter's (Chertsey) and Ashford Hospital with an 8-month rotation cycle, providing inpatient and elective orthopaedic therapy across trauma and elective pathways.

You will work autonomously, assess and manage complex orthopaedic caseloads, contribute to MDT handovers, and support junior staff while participating in weekend and extended day

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have the ability to use their initiative and be an effective team worker.
• Strong clinical knowledge and problem solving skills in orthopaedics with the ability to apply these skills in both a trauma and elective setting.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner and manage a specialist orthopaedic caseload.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and provide physiotherapy intervention as per orthopaedic pathways.
• Contribute to MDT handovers and problem patient sessions.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to put patient care and experience first.
• Support junior staff with caseload management, prioritisation and clinical reasoning.
• Participate in service development and monitor standards of practice; take responsibility for professional development and registration.
• Show passion for high levels of care and safeguarding.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team lead when necessary.
• Participate in development of physiotherapists and support staff within orthopaedics through training and supervision.
• Take part in weekend orthopaedic service.
• Form good working relationships with Orthopaedic consultants to ensure inpatient physiotherapy meets clinical expectations.

Job description

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The role rotates between St Peter's (Chertsey) and Ashford Hospital with an 8-month rotation cycle, providing inpatient and elective orthopaedic therapy across trauma and elective pathways.

You will work autonomously, assess and manage complex orthopaedic caseloads, contribute to MDT handovers, and support junior staff while participating in weekend and extended day