Senior Physiotherapist Rotational

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting rehabilitation across various specialties. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, enhancing your skills while making a real difference in patients' lives. With a focus on professional development and flexible working options, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow within the NHS. Embrace the chance to contribute to a community-focused organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing services

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy.
• At least 18 months in a junior rotational physiotherapy role.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Provide advice and guidance to health/social care professionals.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis skills

Effective communication

Manual therapy and handling skills

Teamwork and self-direction

Prioritization and organization

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC registration

CPD evidence in portfolio

Job description

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekend working as part of the therapy weekend service).
Job ref: 434-CR7077851
Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town: Aylesbury
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 06/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 6

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. We care for over half a million patients annually, offering specialist spinal services at our National Spinal Injuries Centre, recognized urology and skin cancer services, and regional centres for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke, and cardiac services. We deliver community services across health centres, schools, patients' homes, and community hospitals.

More than 6,500 staff from diverse backgrounds work with us. We support flexible working options and are committed to being a family-friendly, inclusive employer. For application assistance, contact [email protected] or call 01494 734868. Join our BHT family!

Job Overview

We seek enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join our rotations in MSK Outpatients, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Burns & Plastics, and Elective Orthopaedics within Bucks NHS Trust. Rotations last 9 months across various sites, including:

• Elective Orthopaedics - Wycombe Hospital
• Outpatients MSK - Stoke Mandeville Hospital
• Burns & Plastics - Stoke Mandeville Hospital
• Trauma & Orthopaedics - Stoke Mandeville Hospital

This role suits motivated, flexible, and hardworking individuals eager to support patient rehabilitation. It is part of a supportive therapy team with a focus on staff development, guided by Band 7 team leads. Weekend work is required as part of the therapy weekend service.

Main Duties

• Perform assessments and treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Provide advice and guidance to health/social care professionals, carers, and families.
• Undertake all clinical duties autonomously.
• Contribute to professional and service development.

Working for Our Organisation

Listen to why colleagues value working here: https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

We offer learning opportunities, flexible working, NHS benefits, and health and wellbeing services.

Why Work for Us?

• We promote inclusion and diversity.
• We value differences and foster respectful relationships.
• Diversity improves outcomes for communities served.

Our Values

• Vision: Provide outstanding care and support healthy communities.
• Mission: Deliver personal and compassionate care.
• CARE: Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, Enable.

Job Responsibilities & Person Specification

Refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached. Internal applicants may seek secondment with manager approval. For applicants with disabilities, contact [email protected] for assistance.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• CPD evidence in portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP Membership
• Specialist courses
• Interest group membership
• Clinical educator course

Experience

• At least 18 months in a junior rotational physiotherapy role
• Experience in core specialties including acute, respiratory, MSK, and neurology
• Postgraduate courses and reflective learning
• Caseload management and prioritization
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• CPD and reflective practice
• Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
• On-call/weekend NHS hospital experience

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge application in clinical area
• Sound clinical decisions and advanced reasoning
• Assessment and diagnosis skills
• Manual therapy and handling skills
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and self-direction
• Prioritization and organization
• Legal and confidentiality awareness

Special Circumstances

• Assertiveness
• Physical ability with reasonable adjustments
• Empathy and judgment in emotional situations
• Participation in on-call/ emergency rota
• Flexibility and motivation
• Full UK Driving Licence

PPE & Vaccinations

If successful, complete a Covid-19 risk assessment. The closing date is midnight on the specified date. We contact via email; check regularly. Travel expenses are not reimbursed. No smoking on Trust sites.