Rotational Physiotherapist

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous pension scheme

unsocial hours payments (where/applic­

27 days annual leave on commencement (

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is seeking a Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to work on a fixed-term contract at Ipswich Hospital. The role covers rotations across medical wards, orthopaedics, stroke, paediatrics, and community services, with strong emphasis on high-quality rehab and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will be supported by senior staff through a comprehensive professional development program, including supervision, in-service training, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration.
• Excellent clinical assessment and rehabilitation planning skills.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and discharge patients with effective communication.
• Delegate to and supervise physiotherapy assistants and instructors.
• Provide teaching to relatives and carers for coordinated care.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical assessment

Time management

Communication with patients

Supervision of assistants

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a B5 Rotational Physiotherapist on a fixed term contract at Ipswich Hospital.

Rotations

Medical wards, Older people services, Surgical Wards, Critical care, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Paediatrics, MSK outpatients, Community Hospitals, Community rehab Services

Professional Development

Our therapy teams are well established and enthusiastic about delivering high quality services. We have regular In-Service training sessions, clinical supervision and opportunities to get involved with Quality Improvement projects. We run a Preceptorship Programme for all newly qualified Band 5 therapists. You will be fully supported by senior staff and the Physiotherapy Professional Leads.

Responsibilities

• To assess, treat and discharge patients. This will require excellent clinical skills, good time management and effective communication with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, and/or fear. Many patients will lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• To delegate to and supervise the work of Physiotherapy/therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors.
• To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care, liaising with senior physiotherapy staff.

Organizational Overview

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• generous pension scheme
• unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata)
• access to a range of NHS discounts
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
• flexible working options

Recruitment Process

Interviews planned for 5th October 2026.

Please note that the advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.

Philosophy and Digital Transformation

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.