Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 5 (fixed term)

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Discounts at local shops/restaurants

Two on-site nurseries

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rotational Physiotherapist (Band 5) for a fixed-term twelve-month appointment. You will join a forward-thinking Therapy Service delivering patient-centred care across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital, with strong multi-disciplinary teamwork and ongoing professional development.

The post is 37.5 hours per week with weekend working as per rota, and there is a commitment to supervision, appraisal, and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience working within the NHS in the UK is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy therapy service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions based on Physiotherapy principles within an integrated team.
• Assess, plan and implement treatment programmes with supervision as required.

Skills

NHS experience

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registered

Job description

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals

Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 5 (fixed term)

Band 5

Main area Therapy Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term until 20th August 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working as per rota) Job ref 318-26-T0460-A

Site Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Gloucestershire Salary £32,073 - £39,043 (pa pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-\-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

Additional contract details: Fixed term until 20th August 2027

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

• There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.
• The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…”

Professional values

• To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
• To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

Communication and interpersonal skills

• To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self‑management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Leadership, management and team working

• To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service
• Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
• Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
• Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e‑mail account regularly.

If you require sponsorshipfor a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.