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Rotational Physiotherapist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 November 2026

11 days left

Job description

The UHDB Band 5 Physiotherapy rotational role works in support of senior Physiotherapists to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy as part of the 6...

To rotate through different specialities across all 5 sites of UHDB every 6 months.

To participate on the 24hour on call emergency respiratory roster once trained and inducted. To work various shift patterns according to speciality service needs, over seven days a week.

To carry clinical caseloads and contribute to service delivery.Participate in a well-established programme supporting your career pathway and personal development. Perform physiotherapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations.To deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes.Hold own clinical caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service.Provide a flexible service during pressure times.Contribute to the training and supervision of Therapy Support Workers and more junior staff. To aid in the delivery of the work experience service. Undertake specific tasks as delegated by the senior staff e.g. recruitment and retention events.

Closing date of applications: 23 November 2026

Interview date: 7 December 2026

Please note that this advert may close early due to a high volume of applications.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential: - Degree in Physiotherapy; - HCPC registered

Desirable: - Evidence of further learning relevant to job role

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • To have gained a broad prospective of physiotherapy in/outpatient treatments from previous employment which may include: - Student placements - Support worker experience - Previous employment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice

Desirable: - Demonstrate an understanding of managing and directing support workers; - Understanding of the importance of written records and statistical data collection

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
  • Prioritise workload according to appropriate deadlines and timescales
  • Awareness of discharge planning
  • Car driver

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form
  • Demonstrate a positive and well motivated attitude
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Staff and respond constructively to feedback

Values and Behaviours

Essential: - Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in different areas and being able to adapt to their environment

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 November 2026

Last checked

12 November 2026

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About the employer

UHO
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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