Rotational Physiotherapist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Foundation Trust in England is looking for a graduate physiotherapist to join their innovative team in Scarborough. The role includes providing patient care across various acute and rehabilitation settings, supporting service development projects, and engaging with senior clinicians for development. With a commitment to flexible work, you will also benefit from a comprehensive preceptorship programme and diverse NHS benefits including generous holiday allowances and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Relocation package up to £18k

Qualifications

• Graduate physiotherapist looking to develop acute care skills.
• Must be HCPC registered or will be by the end of the year.
• Ability to engage in structured learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Lead service development projects.
• Participate in structured support processes.

Skills

Acute care skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registered or pending registration

Job description

About this role

Are you a graduate physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to develop your acute skills? Are you HCPC registered, or will you be by the end of the year? Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients? Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated Physiotherapy team, making positive changes happen daily?

This opportunity at Scarborough and Bridlington offers the chance to experience clinical practice in acute and rehabilitation settings covering the Elderly, Medicine, Orthopaedic, Surgery, stroke rehabilitation and ED rotations. You will be based within one of our rotational roles within the team and will work alongside enthusiastic and experienced clinical teams who support your postgraduate development at a pace to suit your needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide patient care across acute and rehabilitation settings, including Elderly, Medicine, Orthopaedic, Surgery, stroke rehabilitation and ED rotations.
• Support staff and students; lead service development projects and maintain high quality patient care.
• Participate in structured support processes, including clinical and managerial supervision, and explore further learning opportunities.
• Engage with peer support from senior clinicians in Scarborough and wider AHP peer support within the York Trust.
• Attend practical and simulation‑based on‑call training programmes with bite‑sized sessions available throughout the year.

Preceptorship Programme

We offer a Multi‑Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. The 12‑month programme includes assignments with a preceptee who will support, coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings alongside a structured learning programme.

Flexible & Inclusive Work

We are committed to flexible working from day one, including support for defence personnel. Requests for flexible working will be considered from the start of employment, and we encourage you to discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager named in this advert.

DBS Checks

All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required. Charges are £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check, deducted from salary in one payment or over six months. Volunteers and bank‑only staff will not be charged. Transgender applicants can request a sensitive applications route.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applicants must acknowledge that the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are designed to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. Misuse of AI tools to generate an application that does not accurately reflect your skills is prohibited.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits and a pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on the NHS Trust service.
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary, capped at £18k, for suitable positions.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
• Access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available 24/7 all year.

About York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. With eight hospital sites and a workforce of around 10,000 staff, the Trust manages an annual turnover approaching £0.5bn.

Sponsorship

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, sponsorship is not available for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa, as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria. This restriction applies to Band 2 and some Band 3 roles, and others that may not be eligible. Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess the likelihood using the UK Government’s visa eligibility checker.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. We remain fully supportive of all Defence personnel, including with employment applications.

Contact & Application

For more information please see the attached documents or contact the Preceptorship team at yhs‑preceptorship.nhs.net. Should you need to discuss flexible working or other requirements, please speak to the recruiting manager named in this advert.