Rotational Physiotherapist

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This role will involve weekend and on‑call working) Job ref 166-DCSC-7554740 Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/12/2025 23:59 Rotational Physiotherapist Band 5 Job overview We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our welcoming and successful team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Together we are proud to deliver the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The successful applicant will be able demonstrate clinical knowledge relevant to our core rotations in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Critical Care and Frailty. We are looking for an individual who is flexible to the needs of the service and has excellent time management and communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service. If you are looking for a busy, yet supportive and friendly department we would welcome your application. The successful applicant will be supported in their development by Senior Physiotherapists in each clinical area alongside attendance at our Trust Preceptorship Programme. They will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated monthly training sessions for our Rotational Physiotherapists and to receive peer support from rotational colleagues. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pay for their own DBS disclosure. This cost will be deducted from the first salary payment. Further details of the disclosure and barring service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment. Main duties of the job To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the Physiotherapy service, under the guidance of more senior staff. Hours will be worked to support seven day service delivery where appropriate. This is a rotational post and as such there is a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across a range of specialities, in accordance with workload priorities. May require participation within a community rotation. To participate in the respiratory on‑call and weekend service following completion of a comprehensive training and supervision package. Working for our organisation Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work. Our vision is to be a first‑class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. Robert Dobbs, Head of Physiotherapy says the following about working in the department: I am really proud to lead such a fantastic team. I started as a rotational Physiotherapist at Chesterfield over twenty years ago and I am delighted to still be here The department is friendly, fair, flexible and is fantastic at supporting and developing staff. I genuinely believe there is no work family quite like ours Working in the NHS is never going to be without its challenges; however, working with such a wonderful group of people makes it a pleasure. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full duties and requirements of this post please refer to the job description and person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend for a face to face interview. Person specification Qualifications & Training • Degree in Physiotherapy / pending Experience • Undergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience • An interest in a broad range of specialities • Undergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience within an acute Trust Skills & Knowledge • Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques in a range of clinical situations. • Demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills across a range of clinical specialities Personal attirbutes • Demonstrate a specific interest in working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital • Demonstrate excellent communication skills; written, verbal and non‑verbal • Demonstrate a specific interest in the role advertised Trust Vales • Proud to CARE; Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement. Flexible Working If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus. UK Points‑based immigration system Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. 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If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance. Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust. This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @CRHCareers @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Stephanie Taylor Job title Physio Professional and Service Development Lead Email address stephanie.taylor15@nhs.net Telephone number 01246 512173 #J-18808-Ljbffr