Rotational Physiotherapist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Physiotherapists for a junior rotational program. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and working within a supportive team environment. Successful candidates will benefit from a structured preceptorship program aimed at professional development.

Qualifications

• HPC Registration and a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy are essential.
• NHS experience as a student or assistant is desirable.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Manage patients with delegated responsibilities from senior physiotherapists.
• Participate in weekend services approximately once every 4 weeks.

Skills

Clear communication

Self-reflection

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HPC Registration

Job description

Job Overview

Posts available:

• 9 month and 12 month fixed term contracts to start in October 2025

We are seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapists to join our four-monthly junior rotational programme across both in and out-patient settings at the Wexham and Heatherwood sites.

Rotations are of 4 months in the following specialties:

• Medicine
• Surgery/ITU
• Orthopaedics
• MSK OP (Hydro/Gym/Main Department/ Hands)
• Stroke
• Paediatrics

At Frimley Trust, we promise to provide a supportive transition to the workplace through our new Multi-professional Preceptorship program, launched in September 2024. This program offers protected training, supervision, networking, and education opportunities to help our staff reach their full potential.

Under the guidance of an experienced team, you'll develop clinically and managerially within a friendly environment that encourages excellence. Regular support, supervision, and training will be provided, and you'll be passionate about MDT working and service development.

Please note that a face-to-face interview is required.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, using clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to diagnose conditions.
• Develop prognoses and intervention plans, setting goals for discharge.
• Manage patients with delegated responsibilities from Senior physiotherapists, including assessment and treatment within your rotation.
• Evaluate and modify treatment programs based on patient progress.
• Involve in teaching, planning, and supervising physiotherapy technical instructors and assistants.
• Participate in weekend services, approximately 1 Saturday or Sunday every 4 weeks.
• Use effective communication tools to support patient understanding and self-management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to the MDT.
• Ensure professional standards are met in practice and supervision.
• Organize and plan your caseload, adjusting as needed.
• Supervise physiotherapy staff and ensure the safe use of equipment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential: HPC Registration, Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Desirable: NHS experience as a student/assistant

Competencies

Essential: Clear communication, self-reflection, ability to work under pressure

Desirable: Ability to present to groups

Professional

Core placements, including respiratory, with demonstrated competency

Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings is desirable

Special

Willingness to work flexibly, participate in rotation, 7-day working, and respiratory on-call duties

Trust values should be mentioned with examples of application.