Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer permanent, full-time Band 5 physiotherapist positions within our highly respected and diverse rotational programme at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified physiotherapists seeking their first role, as well as more experienced Band 5s eager to enhance their skills in a dynamic yet supportive acute NHS setting. Our Band 5 Rotational Programme is diverse and engaging, providing 6-month placements across a variety of specialties, including: - Respiratory care (including critical care and NIPPV service) - Accident & Emergency - Neurology and stroke rehabilitation - Inpatient orthopaedics - Musculoskeletal outpatients - Vascular care - Multidisciplinary frailty services Rotations take place across our three hospital sites, with one rotation outside the Trust, so the successful candidate must be open to working across different locations. We welcome applications from proactive and compassionate physiotherapists who exemplify our Trusts values and behaviours, and are committed to placing patients at the heart of everything they do. In return, you will receive support through regular supervision, mentorship, and a structured in-service training programme, designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge across core specialties. Please note this advert may close before the stated deadline if enough applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Main duties of the job You will work as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. You will take the responsibility for your own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. You will provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students and participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice. You will be required to undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality. You will contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality. You will be supported with regular mentorship and appropriate training and supervision. About us We are experts in healthcare services. Dedicated to improving the health of our population, we provide joined up services with partners that meet everyone's needs, nearer to home. Our purpose is why we exist: Helping people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our mission is what we do every day: Being the best team we can be for our patients, each other and partners. Our vision is where we want to get to: Everyone is proud of the difference we make. We are more than a hospital; we bring care together for people. Our strategic priorities describe how we will get there: People nurturing a culture people want to be part of. Patients meeting the needs of our patients and communities. Collaboration building strong connections and pathways. Excellence focusing on continuous improvement. Effectiveness enhancing our efficiency and effectiveness. Our values These are underpinned by our values which are what we believe in. Our values are: Being open and honest: we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns Ensuring people feel cared for: we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others Showing respect for everyone: we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives. Details Date posted 20 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-25-0572 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached documents section for the full Job Description. Job Purpose: Working as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. To take the responsibility for own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. To provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students. To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality. To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality Key Duties: Clinical: To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting simple and multi-pathologies over a wide range of specialties e.g respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly. To use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis. To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. To demonstrate skill and expertise in the delivery of treatments to patients by interpretation of sensory feedback and the use of handling, manual physiotherapy techniques, exercise therapy (including the cardiac rehabilitation group) and electrotherapy. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly. To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan. To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend and Bank Holiday Discharge Service on a rostered basis To participate in the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children To work hours over 7 day working dependant on rotation Communication: To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients. To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, visual and mental disabilities, depression, pain and fear. To use written information to reinforce understanding of the patients condition and the involvement in the treatment process. To liaise with the designated Senior Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area. To liaise with Senior Physiotherapy staff regarding all complex cases. To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care. To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend Case Conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate. Education and Training: To be appraised by the Senior Physiotherapist on each rotation, agree personal objectives to be achieved on that rotation. To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice. To participate in all annual mandatory training. To attend in-service training To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists and other staff. To supervise assistants / more junior members of staff and students as delegated by senior staff Organisation and Management: To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff. Occasionally, in the absence of the Senior Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage staff and workloads. To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research. To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff. To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed. To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy. To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes To maintain HCPC registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards. To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self directed learning and reflective practice. To assist with research, audit and service development projects. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached documents section for the full Job Description. Job Purpose: Working as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. To take the responsibility for own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. To provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students. To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality. To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality Key Duties: Clinical: To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting simple and multi-pathologies over a wide range of specialties e.g respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly. To use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis. To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. To demonstrate skill and expertise in the delivery of treatments to patients by interpretation of sensory feedback and the use of handling, manual physiotherapy techniques, exercise therapy (including the cardiac rehabilitation group) and electrotherapy. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly. To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan. To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend and Bank Holiday Discharge Service on a rostered basis To participate in the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children To work hours over 7 day working dependant on rotation Communication: To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients. To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, visual and mental disabilities, depression, pain and fear. To use written information to reinforce understanding of the patients condition and the involvement in the treatment process. To liaise with the designated Senior Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area. To liaise with Senior Physiotherapy staff regarding all complex cases. To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care. To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend Case Conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate. Education and Training: To be appraised by the Senior Physiotherapist on each rotation, agree personal objectives to be achieved on that rotation. To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice. To participate in all annual mandatory training. To attend in-service training To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists and other staff. To supervise assistants / more junior members of staff and students as delegated by senior staff Organisation and Management: To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff. Occasionally, in the absence of the Senior Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage staff and workloads. To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research. To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff. To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed. To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy. To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes To maintain HCPC registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards. To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self directed learning and reflective practice. To assist with research, audit and service development projects. Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Professional Manner. Enthusiastic about physiotherapy and delivering the best possible patient care. Able to show initiative. Good Interpersonal Skills. Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or soon to achieve this qualification. Health and Care Professions Council Registration will be required before the candidate can commence in this post. Desirable Member of CSP. Experience Essential Experience in each of the core specialties or can demonstrate a broad range of experience from the different specialities. Appropriate experience within an acute NHS Trust. Evidence of recent/relevant CPD. Desirable Training of other MDT members. Active participation in audit or research. Skills & Knowledge Essential Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of appropriate personal skills (e.g. Responsible, Flexible, well organised). Evidence of effective Team working. A range of Clinical Knowledge and Skills in all core areas, including EBP. Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities. Awareness of current NHS issues. Desirable Teaching skills. Leadership skills. Presentation Skills. Other Job Requirements Essential Able and willing to commute between sites (we are a multi site trust). Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required. To contribute to the weekend rota and 24hr on call service. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Commitment to working in Worcestershire. Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Professional Manner. Enthusiastic about physiotherapy and delivering the best possible patient care. Able to show initiative. Good Interpersonal Skills. Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or soon to achieve this qualification. Health and Care Professions Council Registration will be required before the candidate can commence in this post. Desirable Member of CSP. Experience Essential Experience in each of the core specialties or can demonstrate a broad range of experience from the different specialities. Appropriate experience within an acute NHS Trust. Evidence of recent/relevant CPD. Desirable Training of other MDT members. Active participation in audit or research. Skills & Knowledge Essential Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of appropriate personal skills (e.g. Responsible, Flexible, well organised). Evidence of effective Team working. A range of Clinical Knowledge and Skills in all core areas, including EBP. Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities. Awareness of current NHS issues. Desirable Teaching skills. Leadership skills. Presentation Skills. Other Job Requirements Essential Able and willing to commute between sites (we are a multi site trust). Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required. To contribute to the weekend rota and 24hr on call service. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Commitment to working in Worcestershire. 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Charles Hastings Way, WR5 1DD Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom