NHS
Senior Rotational Physiotherapist
Closing date: 22 October 2025
We are seeking a motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join our Band 6 rotational programme at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a permanent, full-time position, with Worcestershire Royal Hospital as the official base. The successful candidate will rotate across all three Trust sites and may include some community rotations. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Band 6 looking for a fresh challenge or a suitably experienced Band 5 ready to take the next step in their career. The rotational offer provides a broad range of clinical experience and development opportunities across areas such as respiratory care (including ITU, head & neck, NIV), Orthopaedics, A&E, acute stroke and Neurology, Neurological outpatients, Community Neurology, Frailty, Oncology, Pelvic health, Rheumatology and hydrotherapy, COPD with support to the virtual ward, Paediatrics.
You will benefit from regular supervision, in-service training, and access to specialist clinicians to help develop your clinical and leadership skills. We are committed to your professional development and will encourage ongoing CPD and contribution to the education and supervision of junior staff. There is a requirement to participate in our on-call service, as well as weekend and 7-day working rotas, depending on the rotation.
Main duties of the job
Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient‑focused care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. Take responsibility for your own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. Provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students. Participate in departmental audit in support of evidence‑based practice. Communicate with the MDT to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to the given specialty. Undertake outpatient activity within area of specialty. Contribute to the 7‑day service on a rota basis dependent on specialty of work. Complete on‑call over a 24‑hour period and weekend working as appropriate to specialty. About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to Worcestershire residents and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values—being open and honest, Ensuring people feel cared for, and Showing respect to everyone—underpin our everyday work. We are proud to have Timewise accreditation, embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs: Any posts requiring a DBS check will have the cost deducted from salary. See Supporting Information for details on DBS checks and costs. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose: Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient‑focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. Take responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. Provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students. Participate in departmental audit in support of evidence‑based practice. Communicate with the MDT to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to given specialty. Undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of specialty. Contribute to our 7‑day service on a rota basis dependent on specialty. Complete on‑call over a 24‑hour period / weekend working as appropriate to specialty. Key Duties – Clinical:
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including management of patients receiving treatment. Undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients with simple to complex multi-pathologies. Apply knowledge from a wide range of specialties (e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly) underpinned by evidence. Use advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to establish diagnosis. Formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. Deliver a range of interventions (e.g. mobility, motor relearning, manual therapy, respiratory techniques, NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy) as appropriate to the specialty. Regularly evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans. Maintain comprehensive treatment records with valid consent. Ensure patient confidentiality. Be an active participant in evening and weekend On Call Service (rota depending on specialty). Lead patient classes (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee groups, rheumatology classes) as appropriate. Communications:
Assess capacity and gain valid consent; work within legal frameworks for patients lacking capacity. Communicate effectively with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. Write clear notes and discharge summaries; liaise with MDT, senior staff, medical/nursing teams, and other health professionals. Produce discharge summaries/progress reports to GPs or other referring professionals as appropriate. Education and Training: Be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist; maintain own CPD and knowledge; participate in mandatory training; demonstrate governance in practice; support research, audit, and service development; deliver training and supervision to juniors and students; adhere to local policy. Organisation and Management: Prioritise and manage own workload and supervise staff; ensure safe environment and safe use of equipment; provide regular reports to the Team Lead; comply with National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies. Professional: Maintain HPC registration and CPD; work within CSP standards; engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice; assist with research and audit. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within specialty Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues Teaching skills Presentation Skills Experience
Broad experience in core rotations or within a specialty if static Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD Supervision and development of assistants and students Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in a specialty at a senior level Other job requirements
Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and participate in on‑call duties Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire Personal Qualities
Professional manner Team player Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Able to be approachable and consistent Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy Appropriate postgraduate qualifications and training Member of CSP 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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient‑focused care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. Take responsibility for your own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. Provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students. Participate in departmental audit in support of evidence‑based practice. Communicate with the MDT to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to the given specialty. Undertake outpatient activity within area of specialty. Contribute to the 7‑day service on a rota basis dependent on specialty of work. Complete on‑call over a 24‑hour period and weekend working as appropriate to specialty. About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to Worcestershire residents and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values—being open and honest, Ensuring people feel cared for, and Showing respect to everyone—underpin our everyday work. We are proud to have Timewise accreditation, embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs: Any posts requiring a DBS check will have the cost deducted from salary. See Supporting Information for details on DBS checks and costs. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose: Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient‑focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. Take responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. Provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students. Participate in departmental audit in support of evidence‑based practice. Communicate with the MDT to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to given specialty. Undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of specialty. Contribute to our 7‑day service on a rota basis dependent on specialty. Complete on‑call over a 24‑hour period / weekend working as appropriate to specialty. Key Duties – Clinical:
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including management of patients receiving treatment. Undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients with simple to complex multi-pathologies. Apply knowledge from a wide range of specialties (e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly) underpinned by evidence. Use advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to establish diagnosis. Formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. Deliver a range of interventions (e.g. mobility, motor relearning, manual therapy, respiratory techniques, NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy) as appropriate to the specialty. Regularly evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans. Maintain comprehensive treatment records with valid consent. Ensure patient confidentiality. Be an active participant in evening and weekend On Call Service (rota depending on specialty). Lead patient classes (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee groups, rheumatology classes) as appropriate. Communications:
Assess capacity and gain valid consent; work within legal frameworks for patients lacking capacity. Communicate effectively with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. Write clear notes and discharge summaries; liaise with MDT, senior staff, medical/nursing teams, and other health professionals. Produce discharge summaries/progress reports to GPs or other referring professionals as appropriate. Education and Training: Be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist; maintain own CPD and knowledge; participate in mandatory training; demonstrate governance in practice; support research, audit, and service development; deliver training and supervision to juniors and students; adhere to local policy. Organisation and Management: Prioritise and manage own workload and supervise staff; ensure safe environment and safe use of equipment; provide regular reports to the Team Lead; comply with National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies. Professional: Maintain HPC registration and CPD; work within CSP standards; engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice; assist with research and audit. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within specialty Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues Teaching skills Presentation Skills Experience
Broad experience in core rotations or within a specialty if static Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD Supervision and development of assistants and students Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in a specialty at a senior level Other job requirements
Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and participate in on‑call duties Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire Personal Qualities
Professional manner Team player Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Able to be approachable and consistent Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy Appropriate postgraduate qualifications and training Member of CSP 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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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