Rotational Physiotherapist (Outpatients) | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Physiotherapist for its Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The role involves providing high-quality physiotherapy interventions, assessing and advising patients with conditions, and working within a supportive team. The position is dynamic, offering varied responsibilities across different departments. This is a great chance to enhance your skills and make a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Confident in working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective physiotherapy interventions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess, treat, and advise on acute or chronic conditions.
• Deliver training and education to other health professionals.

Skills

MSK experience

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is based in Clinic 10 at King’s Mill Hospital and offers the chance to work within a dynamic and busy environment.

Referrals into the service come from A&E, fracture clinics, Trauma & Orthopaedics wards, and primary care, so applicants must have previous MSK experience and be confident working autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective physiotherapy interventions for inpatients and outpatients to maximise functional ability and health outcomes.
• Assess, treat, and advise patients with acute or chronic conditions, including those with complex presentations, using evidence-based practice.
• Rotate every 9 months across:
  • MSK Outpatients
  • Orthopaedic Inpatients
  • Rheumatology Outpatients
  • Paediatric MSK Outpatients
• Deliver training and education to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical, nursing, and other professional staff/students as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the provision of the highest quality patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and expertise within a supportive team, while making a real difference to patient care.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.