Nuffield Health

Physiotherapist (Bank)

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

Physiotherapist Ipswich Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank | Ad hoc Up to £25 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Main duties of the job

About the Role As a Inpatient Physiotherapist you will be responsible for providing high quality care and rehabilitation for a variety of ward patients, mostly elective orthopaedics, according to our treatment pathways and protocols. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients. The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programmes. As a Physiotherapist you will; Deliver high quality, effective clinical care. Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring. Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs. Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided. Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes.

About us

Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquillity and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role It starts with you

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0081750

Job locations

Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

Ipswich

IP4 5SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Physiotherapist (Bank) Ipswich Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank | Part time - ad hoc Up to £25 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Our Physiotherapy team in Ipswich Hospital currently have an opportunity for a bank Physiotherapist, working with our inpatients department. Continue your journey with us while we support you to be your best. This is predominantly a weekend working role, one weekend a month with the potential for more. There is scope for ad-hoc weekday shifts. About the Role - Bank Physiotherapist Your caseload will be predominantly orthopaedic based and consist mostly of post operative care for patients that have undergone a total hip or total knee replacement. You will also provide care for upper limb and gynae patients. You will need to deliver high quality, effective clinical care. We strongly adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, encouraging behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring. The Main Clinical Duties and Responsibilities are to:

  • Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs
  • Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided
  • Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes
  • Your Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Values: With a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You will have evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner. You'll be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals. With a commitment to the use of the evidence-based practice, you'll also be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills. We expect you to be a competent and confident IT user and to be well organised - you'll have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner. It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital. Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquility and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Physiotherapist (Bank) Ipswich Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank | Part time - ad hoc Up to £25 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Our Physiotherapy team in Ipswich Hospital currently have an opportunity for a bank Physiotherapist, working with our inpatients department. Continue your journey with us while we support you to be your best. This is predominantly a weekend working role, one weekend a month with the potential for more. There is scope for ad-hoc weekday shifts. About the Role - Bank Physiotherapist Your caseload will be predominantly orthopaedic based and consist mostly of post operative care for patients that have undergone a total hip or total knee replacement. You will also provide care for upper limb and gynae patients. You will need to deliver high quality, effective clinical care. We strongly adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, encouraging behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring. The Main Clinical Duties and Responsibilities are to:

  • Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs
  • Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided
  • Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes
  • Your Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Values: With a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You will have evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner. You'll be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals. With a commitment to the use of the evidence-based practice, you'll also be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills. We expect you to be a competent and confident IT user and to be well organised - you'll have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner. It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital. Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquility and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Our Physiotherapy team in Ipswich hospital currently have an opportunity for a bank Physiotherapist. Continue your journey with us while we support you to be your best.
    • This is role requires weekend availability (One weekend a month with the potential for more) and has scope for weekday shifts.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The Person
    • To succeed as a Physiotherapist you will:
    • Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
    • Evidence of experience in Orthopaedic inpatients essential.
    • Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.
    • Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.
    • Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills.
    • Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills.
    • Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.
    • It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client.
    • Supporting your growth.
    • We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Our Physiotherapy team in Ipswich hospital currently have an opportunity for a bank Physiotherapist. Continue your journey with us while we support you to be your best.
    • This is role requires weekend availability (One weekend a month with the potential for more) and has scope for weekday shifts.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The Person
    • To succeed as a Physiotherapist you will:
    • Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
    • Evidence of experience in Orthopaedic inpatients essential.
    • Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.
    • Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.
    • Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills.
    • Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills.
    • Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.
    • It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client.
    • Supporting your growth.
    • We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer.

    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.

    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.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

    Ipswich

    IP4 5SW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

    Ipswich

    IP4 5SW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    23 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £25 to £25 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0081750

    Job locations

    Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

    Ipswich

    IP4 5SW


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