The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 15 November 2025

Job summary

Rotational Physiotherapist, Permanent Band 5 37.5 hrs per week. Therapies and Dietetics are seeking to appoint Band 5 Physiotherapists to our dedicated and enthusiastic team in a rotational position. Our band 5 physiotherapy 6 month rotations offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience across the whole patient pathway within both acute and community settings. We have a strong commitment for developing our staff; you will receive training and support to develop your professional, personal and clinical skills through clinical supervision, personal development reviews and in-service training. We offer a Band 5 development programme across all professions within Therapies and Dietetics to look at the wider NHS agendas and trust topics.There is a flexible approach to service delivery which includes 7 day working, evening and weekend services within clinical areas. These differ between services and the successful candidate may be required to have a flexible approach to their working day, including weekends. Rotational physiotherapists are required to join the respiratory on-call team following completion of the comprehensive on-call training programme, with ongoing support from the team as required.Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010) is required.

Main duties of the job

The rotations: Musculoskeletal Outpatients. Clinics in locations across Rotherham. Manage a variety of MSK conditions for all ages. Includes shoulder, back and hydro classes. Orthopaedic Outpatients. The upper and lower limb teams manage conservative and post-operative rehabilitation. Includes a variety of groups and hydro sessions. Orthopaedic Inpatients. Treating conservative and postoperative elective and trauma patients, paediatric orthopaedics and day surgery. Close work with the wider MDT. Stroke Rehab Team. Rehabilitation to stroke survivors in acute and community settings. The MDT includes OT, SLT and Psychology. Health Care of the Older Person. Therapy to adults on the Medicine wards, the Acute Medical Unit and the Frailty Service. Respiratory Rotation. Work in specialties including the Acute Medical Unit, Medical, Surgical and Critical Care areas. Locality Rehabilitation Therapy. Offer personalised rehabilitation packages in various community settings. Community Paediatrics. Assess and treat children with long term neurological/ neuromuscular conditions in a variety of settings. Amputees. Provide assessment and rehabilitation intervention to Amputee patients in an outpatient setting. Gain skills in prosthetic assessment management. Pelvic Health. Provide assessment and intervention for perinatal and Pelvic health. Intermediate Care. Work in an MDT to provide assessment and rehabilitation to a variety of patients in our community bed bases.

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, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

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

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-020

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Physical/Practical

Essential

Able to demonstrate patient assessment skills e.g. chest auscultation
Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and appropriate physiotherapy interventions
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Skills and abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Communication and relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant Experience within an NHS/Healthcare setting
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

knowledge

Essential

An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Ability to identify need for service development
Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

Person Specification

Physical/Practical

Essential

Able to demonstrate patient assessment skills e.g. chest auscultation
Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and appropriate physiotherapy interventions
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Skills and abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Communication and relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant Experience within an NHS/Healthcare setting
Experience of working within a multi-professional team

knowledge

Essential

An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Ability to identify need for service development
Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration

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.