Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist Practitioner - Musculoskeletal Rotation

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 28/08/25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 01/09/25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08/09/25

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and aspiring Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and friendly service to gain valuable experience working in a Hospital Foundation Trust.

Most attractive aspect of the Post:

The post will offer the opportunity to work in both hospital and community settings assessing and treating patients with a variety of MSK conditions. We accept referrals from Orthopaedics, Plastics, MSK Triage, Rheumatology, Pain, Occupational health and GPs.

There is opportunity for staff to gain experience in a wide variety of MSK settings and specialities including: Hands, Shoulders & Elbow, Rheumatology, Spinal and Lower Limb (Gym). Opportunities do arise for staff to become static in some rotations.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

  • Physiotherapy Degree and HCPC registration.
  • Good post graduate experience in MSK and experience of working in the NHS.
  • Post graduate CPD and experience of working in Musculoskeletal services.

Main duties of the job

All Staff have access to regular IST s staff take part in the appraisals programme.

You will have the opportunity to undertake MSc modules /M level courses some of these are taught by our Advanced Practitioners. We support a team of First Contact Practitioners and there is opportunity to work alongside staff in clinic and to undertake the required training to meet FCP registration through either the Portfolio or MSc route.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance and all staff will have access to wellbeing time and CPD funding. Additional there is access to a wide variety of personal development courses offered internally through the trusts Thrive Network. There are Staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7370237

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registrant

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Attendance of external Post-graduate courses

Skills

Desirable

  • IT Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
  • Broad Clinical Experience at Physiotherapy practitioner grade
  • Experience of assessing and treating a broad range of MSK conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registrant

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Attendance of external Post-graduate courses

Skills

Desirable

  • IT Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
  • Broad Clinical Experience at Physiotherapy practitioner grade
  • Experience of assessing and treating a broad range of MSK conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal

Kerry Davies

Kerry.Davies@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364250

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7370237

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Supporting documents

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