Rotational Physiotherapist
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, BB2 3HHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are seeking to appoint exceptionally motivated band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly and dynamic teams on our Rotational scheme at...
You will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment and management of patients, liaise with colleagues and other professionals and have effective time management skills.
The successful candidate should demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and be able to explain their decisions and actions. You must demonstrate evidence of recent learning and examples of continued professional and clinical development. You should demonstrate the six key elements of Care, Compassion, Courage, Competence, Communicating effectively and Commitment as well as delivering the Trust, Divisional and Departmental objectives.
The post holder will take part in out of hours on-call rota, for which post graduate training and a buddy system will be provided. This post will be subject to 7 day working between extended hours from 08.00 until 20.00. It is essential you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes and ensure you clearly indicate this within your application.
To the Directors of Therapies and IMPReS
Staff will cover the Band 5 rotations across ELHT. This will involve travel across all sites and peripheral clinic settings. To work hours as required over 7 days on each rotation.
To be responsible for the assessment, treatment and management of patients within an assigned area of the physiotherapy service across ELHT.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment and management of patients.
- Maintain adequate records of assessment, treatment and progress of their patients.
- Organise their clinical caseload in an effective and efficient manner within defined area of the service or a particular patient type with available and ongoing support from a Senior Physiotherapist.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, social services staff, and others to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach and facilitate and maintain good working relationships.
- Contribute towards the physiotherapy service objectives in providing quality patient care and maintaining physiotherapy standards.
- Maintain and develop clinical and professional knowledge and skills in line with HCPC standards and in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Take an active part in the in-service training programme, keep up to date with core mandatory training, maintain a portfolio of CPD and to participate in the preceptorship programme and facilitate physiotherapy teaching commitments where appropriate.
- Facilitate the education of Physiotherapy students.
- Participate in research activities e.g. journal clubs, evidence based practice and clinical audit as required.
- Ensure that up to date written and electronic records, activity data are maintained in accordance with professional standards and organisational guidance.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
This vacancy would ideally suit a newly / recently qualified Physiotherapist who is looking to work in an NHS Trust which offers high levels of rotational opportunities and mentoring, support on an ongoing basis. We have an extensive preceptorship programme to support new starters in their 1st year of practice or those returning to practice. The Rotational areas offer extensive in-service training and development opportunities.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health Professional Council Registration
- Member of the Chartered society of Physiotherapy
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrate experience in all core areas of Physiotherapy (MSK, Community, Acute)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to use a variety of assessments and interventions for a range (examples) of patients
- Demonstrate use of effective communication (examples)
- Awareness of local and national policy, clinical practice standards and guidelines
- Ability to travel between sites/access to a vehicle
Desirable: - IT skills - including proficient use of office 365 and other IT systems
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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