Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary

Full time Band 5 Physiotherapist post

Permanent

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward-thinking Physiotherapist to join our Band 5 staff.

We have rotations which are 4 months duration in the following specialities:

• Medicine (older person and General Medicine)
• Respiratory medicine (MADU and respiratory wards)
• Surgery/Critical care
• Vascular
• Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective)
• MSK OP (Hydro, Gym and Main department)
• Stroke (Acute)
• Paediatrics
• Community

Main duties of the job

The Physiotherapy department at Frimley has a proactive approach to rehabilitation within the acute setting and we are looking for the right candidates to help promote the role of Physiotherapy. Under the guidance of an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical workload

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and seek guidance from senior staff as required.

To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a programme of care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• evidence of acute placements in NHS as a student
• HCPC registration confirmed before April 2025

Skills

Essential

• evidence of risk assessment
• evidence of clinical governance

Desirable

• evidence of assisting with audit / service improvement

qualifiications

Essential

• degree in physiotherapy

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

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

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