Rotational Physiotherapist

Rotational Physiotherapist The closing date is 14 December 2025 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 to 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. About us Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. We are 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. Job 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 HCPC Registered / pending 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 attributes 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. 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. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr