South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapists to join its dynamic, forward think therapy teams. This is a rotational position offering the opportunity to work across different environments, in different hospitals and clinics within Warwickshire, including the community paediatric team, the adult community team and the Early Supported Discharge Team. The Trust offers the opportunity to develop clinical, leadership and managerial skills in the core areas of neurology, medical, respiratory, surgical and ITU, orthopaedics, paediatrics and MSK, in both acute and community hospitals, and within community services. This position will require participation in physiotherapy weekend and bank holiday services, and overnight on call.

Main duties:
– Provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within in-patient and out-patient specialties
– Participate in the band 5 physiotherapy rotational scheme, working across different settings
– Work as an accountable practitioner, holding responsibility for own caseload, working within codes of professional practice
– Keep accurate records of patient contact using written records and electronic data capture
– Participate in weekend working and the on call physiotherapy service

Job responsibilities:
– Gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment
– Undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient, both adults and children
– Apply clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic goals
– Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice
– Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required
– Formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions, developing comprehensive treatment plans
– Make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services
– Be responsible for maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence-based practice, ensuring it is applied in the clinical setting
– Undertake clinical and professional development through means identified during the appraisal process
– Develop an individual learning plan, maintain Continuous Professional Development records / portfolio
– Be an active member of the in-service training programmes by attendance at, leading and participating in sessions
– Ensure competence to use physiotherapy equipment and ensure the safe use of equipment by others
– Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through audit
– Be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities
– Work with senior staff to supervise, support, and coordinate Physiotherapy students, assistants and other team members
– Supervise other staff within the MDT as required, e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, Therapy Instructors and assistants
– Identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service in order to provide the best patient experience
– Maintain own competency and be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling techniques
– Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work
– Assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice
– Work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines, with a good working knowledge of relevant standards
– Work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks
– Set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise
– Maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records / reports and follow guidelines, protocols and policies
– Be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision
– Be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers / visitors
– Be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt reporting of incidents
– Communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment plan with patients and carers
– Communicate effectively with patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis
– Communicate with other relevant professionals e.g. GP, Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and other members of the MDT
– Liaise with staff of other disciplines to ensure effective communication and reporting takes place
– Assess individual patients’ understanding of proposed treatment modalities and adapt explanations accordingly
– Maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards

Essential criteria:
– Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
– Registration with the HCPC
– Evidence of experience of core placements within MSK, Resp, Ortho, Med/Neuro at undergraduate and post-graduate level
– Basic knowledge of a broad range of conditions
– Adequate clinical reasoning skills to assess and justify the treatment of a wide range of disorders
– Up to date knowledge of physiotherapy treatment options and research
– Ability to set realistic treatment objectives
– Knowledge of clinical governance and legal responsibilities of the profession
– Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation
– Sufficient computer skills for job requirements (email, data input etc.)
– Able to present information orally in a clear and logical manner
– Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential
– Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others
– Able to work effectively as part of a team
– Self-motivation and self-organisation skills
– Aware of own learning needs and commitment to CPD
– Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs
– Good standard of written and spoken English
– Car Driver and independent means of transport
– Able to pass Occupational Health requirements
– Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level
– Legally entitled to work in this country

Desirable criteria: Experience of contribution to clinical education / supervision of peers or less experienced staff; Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues; Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep.

About us: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC. The Trust provides services across Warwickshire and beyond, ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and community services. Its values can be summed up in one sentence: ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care.’

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (Band 5, Agenda for Change) (as advertised on NHS Jobs).
Contract: Permanent, Full-time.
Reference number: 203-CS1306.
Closing date: 16 November 2026.
For questions about the job, contact Katie Golby, Physiotherapy Operational Lead, at katie.golby@swft.nhs.uk or on 01926495321.
Source: NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk).