Senior rotational Physiotherapist orthopaedic /MSK

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Hull is seeking a Senior Rotational Physiotherapist to deliver quality care within the Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Service. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and at least 12 months experience in the UK. The role is designed for those ready to step up from a Band 5 role, to work in a dynamic team environment focusing on patient-centered care. Opportunities for professional development and support for CPD are included.

Benefits

CPD support

Dynamic team environment

Various service rotations

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as a qualified physiotherapist in the UK.
• Evidence of supporting junior staff/students.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and treatments for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal patients.
• Contribute to service planning and development.
• Support 7-day and on-call rotas.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Accredited educator

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior rotational Physiotherapist orthopaedic /MSK

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our diverse team of allied health professionals. The post holder will work gain experience working in a large busy acute teaching Trust that is a vascular and Trauma centre.

As a Senior Physiotherapist you will deliver the assessment and treatment of patients who present within the Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Service, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being, self-management and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.

We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build social networks working in partnership with other agencies to identify and address the immediate need.

Main duties of the job

The rotations offer experience in Elective Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients including Gym, Virtual Fracture Clinic, Hands and Plastics, Rheumatology, Occupational Health, vestibular and First Contact Practitioner Service.

The post would suit a Band 5 physiotherapist who has completed their core rotations and feels ready for the challenge of the senior rotational position.

The post holder will be self-motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in a busy environment. Confidence in enabling patients in self-management and personalised care.

Support will be provided to enhance operational management skills and the post holder will contribute to service planning, development and teaching. As a Senior Physiotherapist, the post holder will be a role model for their team and pride themselves on delivering high quality care and motivate their team to do the same.

There will be a requirement to support a 7 day rota and an on‑call rota.

The successful candidate will be fully supported in CPD programme.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Accredited student educator from UK -based higher education institution

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• 12 months experience working as a qualified physiotherapist in the UK
• Demonstrate evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/ band 6 level in the UK
• Evidence of supporting junior staff /students as part of the current /recent role

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Shows desire and capability to develop physiotherapy standards
• Shows knowledge in health and safety issues
• Applies the principles of Essence of Care benchmarks - such as dignity, respect and privacy - to uphold compassionate, patient centered care
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team

Special Attributes and other

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust