Senior Physiotherapist - Medical & Surgical Rotation

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is looking for two Senior Physiotherapists to join their established inpatient rotation. The role involves providing expert physiotherapy care, supervising junior staff, and engaging in teaching programmes. Candidates should have experience in acute, surgical, and neurological physiotherapy. The position offers excellent benefits including flexible hours, professional development support, and amenities like an on-site nursery and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free Park & Ride service

Qualifications

• Must have experience in acute, surgical and neurological settings.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams is essential.
• Supervisory experience with junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy care for acutely ill patients.
• Supervise and support junior staff and assistants.
• Take responsibility for management of acutely ill patients.

Skills

Expert physiotherapy care

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Senior member of physiotherapy team

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior Physiotherapists to join our established inpatient Medical/Surgical Senior Rotation at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. You will rotate in nine monthly blocks around specialties including Stroke & Neurosciences, Older Persons Medicine, Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy care for acutely ill patients and those requiring post‑operative support, respiratory care and stroke rehabilitation.
• Supervise and support junior staff, assistants and students, delegating workload appropriately.
• Take responsibility for management of acutely ill patients requiring physiotherapeutic intervention, including on‑call and weekend duties.
• Support in‑house teaching programmes and external teaching opportunities in collaboration with the University of East Anglia.
• Participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of physiotherapy services, and in the provision of physiotherapy student placements.
• Contribute to the daily operational and clinical management of the team and support senior staff as required.

Qualifications

Candidate must be a senior member of the physiotherapy team with experience in acute, surgical and neurological settings. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Rotations

Each rotation lasts nine months and comprises the following areas: Neurosciences, Neuro‑Oncology, Critical Care, Medical Respiratory, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Renal & Cardiology, Acute Admission Unit & Short Stay, Older Persons Medicine, Mixed Orthopaedic Trauma (fragility fractures and polytrauma).

Benefits

• Full‑time: 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics