Rotational Physiotherapist | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join their rotation. The successful candidate will work in various clinical areas including MSK, trauma, and more, while receiving support for professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio. The role requires experience in NHS acute settings, strong clinical reasoning, and communication skills. This position offers a friendly environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS acute settings as a student or qualified Physiotherapist.
• Good clinical reasoning skills and good communication skills.
• High level of awareness of patients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Work in various clinical areas including MSK out-patients and trauma.
• Maintain CPD portfolio with a named mentor and regular supervision sessions.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care awareness

Education

Experience in NHS acute settings

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist. We are looking for enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotation.

Clinical areas

We can offer work in a variety of clinical areas within Physiotherapy including MSK out-patients, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, paediatrics, and neurology. In addition we have rotations with the Wirral Community Health and Care Trust within transfer to assess and community rehabilitation.

Requirements

The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS acute settings as a student or qualified Physiotherapist. They should have good clinical reasoning skills, good communication skills and a high level of awareness of patients’ needs and patient centred care.

Professional development

The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.

About Wirral

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Organisation

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Application

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Rotational Physiotherapist position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Saturday 25 Oct 2025