Rotational Physiotherapist

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. The post is a permanent, full-time position across rotations with a 37.5 hour week and site-wide responsibilities at John Radcliffe and other OUH sites.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, deliver evidence-based physiotherapy, and participate in extended hour services as part of a seven-day rota following comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own caseload as autonomous practitioner with support from senior staff.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers to deliver patient-focused care.
• Participate in CPD, education, audit and evidence-based projects.
• Maintain accurate verbal and written documentation for patient care.
• Engage in appraisal and supervision processes.
• Develop own CPD and professional development.

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Main area AHP - Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week, working across 7 days in some rotations) Job ref 321-MRC-OCE-8287900-B5

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

The department offers a structured Band 5 rotational physiotherapy programme designed to provide a wide range of clinical experience and support progressive development across core and specialist areas. The scheme comprises five rotation groups, with placements across 24 clinical teams at four hospital sites: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic and Horton Hospitals. Each rotation lasts six months, providing opportunities to develop clinical skills and experience within a major university teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre.

The postholder will work as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy in accordance with national guidelines and professional standards across a variety of clinical settings, including trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; respiratory medicine; intensive care; acute medical, surgical and vascular services; neurosciences and stroke; neurorehabilitation; and gerontology.

The role also involves contributing to an extended-hours, seven-day service and joining the overnight on‑call rota following completion of a comprehensive training programme.

Main duties of the job

• To assess and treat own caseload of patients, and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner with support from senior staff
• To communicate with the relevant members of the multidisciplinary team, other health professionals, patients and carers with regard to the delivery of patient focused care
• To participate in departmental continuous professional development, departmental education and training, audit and evidence-based projects
• To undertake all necessary verbal and written documentation required for patient care
• To actively participate in appraisal and supervision processes
• To be responsible for the maintenance and development of own Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• To assist in the supervision of physiotherapy assistants and students
• To participate in extended hour working over a seven day period, including overnight emergency on call and weekend working

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world‑class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment toDelivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero‑tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure patient understanding regarding planned interventions and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment
• To gain appropriate advice and liaise with senior staff in relation to the management of more complex patients
• To be able to contribute to the effective working of a physiotherapy team. This will involve working with other team members to manage the work load and to also assist in imparting knowledge to colleagues as required
• To be able to motivate and persuade patients, carers and other staff through effective communication skills (verbal and non‑verbal skills) for example, patients with communication difficulties, hearing or sight impairments, memory loss, mental illness or those who may be unable to accept diagnosis
• To demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication i.e. non‑English speaking patients, communication impairment, and cognitive impairment, use of interpreters, excess noise or lack of privacy
• To maintain close links though communication and liaison between the multi‑disciplinary team members and other patient services involved in patient care to ensure effective treatment and discharge, participating in case conferences as appropriate

Refer to attached documents for detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Clinical

• Physiotherapy Degree
• HCPC Registration completed
• Completed a broad range of clinical placements as a student
• Ability to complete an assessment of a patient, formulate a problem list and treatment plan
• Experience of Goal setting
• Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Able to present written and spoken English in a clear and logical manner including the ability to meet OUH Trust documentation guidelines
• Previous NHS experience
• experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A wide range of student placements including: ITU, paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy,
• Completion of core student placements including: Respiratory, Neurology/Rehabilitation, Care of the Older Person and Musculoskeletal Outpatients

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.

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