Rotational Senior Physiotherapist Msk & Orthopaedics

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rotational Senior Physiotherapist MSK & Orthopaedics to work across MSK Outpatients, Orthopaedic Inpatients and Consultant General services. You will lead clinical decision-making within your scope and support the team in delivering high-quality rehabilitation.

The role requires Band 6 leadership, HCPC registration, and a strong background in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy with a commitment to CPD and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Post graduate diploma and CPD with ongoing clinical development.
• Evidence of using standardised assessments and outcome measures.
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy within NHS settings.
• Ability to travel between TRFT sites and flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess diagnose and treat musculoskeletal/orthopaedic patients.
• Manage complex caseload and prioritise based on clinical need.
• Provide evidence-based exercise therapy, rehabilitation, gait re-education and manual therapy.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, OTs and other health professionals.
• Supervise and mentor junior physiotherapists and students.
• Contribute to teaching, audits and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and manage clinical risk.

Skills

Post graduate Diploma

CPD & clinical experience

Clinical audits & evidence gathering

Autonomous decision-making

Leadership & supervision

MSK/Orthopaedic outpatients experience

Orthopaedic inpatient care

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC Registration

Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Post grad qualification in neuromusculoskeletal/orthopaedic physio

IT/computer skills (ECDL/Elite/MOST)

Job description

Job summary

The successful applicant will work across the clinical areas high-lighted below, developing advanced assessment, treatment, leadership and clinical reasoning skills.

MSK Outpatients: Assess and manage a varied caseload of musculoskeletal conditions, providing evidence-based rehabilitation, exercise programmes, manual therapy where appropriate, and patient education. You would manage your own caseload and contribute to multidisciplinary care.

Orthopaedic Inpatients: Assess and treat patients following orthopaedic surgery or trauma, including joint replacements and fractures. This involves early mobilisation, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, equipment assessment and working closely with the wider MDT.

Consultant General (Upper Limb): Assess and rehabilitate patients with a range of conservatively managed and post-operative conditions of upper limb or spinal origin, focusing on restoring movement, strength, patient education, function and independence through individualised rehabilitation.

Lower Limb Rotation: Assess and rehabilitate patients with lower-limb conditions both post-operative and conservatively managed lower, with an emphasis on mobility, strengthening, gait re-education and return to function.

You would also be expected to demonstrate leadership skills, support junior staff and students, contribute to service development and quality improvement, participate in teaching, and demonstrate autonomous decision-making within your scope of practice.

Main duties of the job

• Autonomously assess, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload, prioritising patients according to clinical need.
• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, including exercise therapy, functional rehabilitation, mobility and gait re-education, manual therapy where appropriate, and patient education.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior physiotherapists, assistants and students, acting as a clinical role model.
• Participate in teaching, training and mentorship of students and junior staff.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage clinical risk, safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the role.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions and departmental activities.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge through continuing professional development (CPD) and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate Band 6-level leadership, supporting the team and taking responsibility for clinical decision-making within your scope of practice.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Details

Date posted: 15 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Pro rata/per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9165-26-07-023

Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, 120, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for the service area
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
• Clinical experience of working within musculoskeletal / orthopaedic outpatients and orthopaedic inpatients.
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working within a multi-professional team
• Experience of management of resources

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC Registration
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to neuromusculoskeletal/ orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, 120, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Marina Okorie-Askwith [e-mail]

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Rotational Senior Physiotherapist MSK & Orthopaedics • Rotherham, United Kingdom