Senior Physiotherapist

Job summary
Permanent, 28 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Trauma and Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care, supporting recovery, functional independence and safe, timely discharge.

The team provides physiotherapy across the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward (Fitzwilliam), Elective Orthopaedic Ward (Rockingham), paediatric ward, day surgery and fracture clinic, with opportunities to contribute to community rehabilitation. The service operates seven days a week, including weekend working and weekday late shifts, requiring flexibility to meet service needs and support the Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Programme and established day-case pathways.

The post holder will demonstrate clinical autonomy, effective decision-making and leadership, supporting junior colleagues and students while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

They will contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement, particularly in enhanced recovery and day-case arthroplasty, helping to maintain high standards of patient care and improve patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, diagnose and manage patients with trauma and orthopaedic conditions, delivering evidence-based physiotherapy to promote recovery and independence.
• To manage and prioritise a clinical caseload, developing appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plans.
• To support early mobilisation, enhanced recovery and day-case orthopaedic pathways.
• To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care.
• To provide clinical supervision, teaching and mentoring to junior staff and students.
• To contribute to clinical audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• To maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safe use of equipment and resources.
• To maintain professional development and apply current evidence-based practice.
• To participate in seven-day working, including weekends, late shifts, bank holidays and the on-call respiratory rota as required.

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don't just take our word for it. Each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata/per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-08-042
Closing date: 24 October 2026

Person Specification
Communication and Relationships

• Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, Relative/carers and staff
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Skills and ability to motivate and support others
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Physical and Practical

• Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
• Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Experience

• Clinical experience of working within musculoskeletal / orthopaedic outpatients and orthopaedic inpatients
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Planning and Organising / Analytical and Judgement

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, junior and support staff workload and meet required timescales
• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Ability to identify need for service development
• Proven ability to prioritise and delegate

Training and Education

• Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area
• Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within neuromusculoskeletal / orthopaedic physiotherapy

Knowledge

• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Desirable: Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Desirable: Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC Registration

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.

Employer details
Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
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For questions about the job, contact:
Kayleigh Barthorpe
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Apply through our website for full details. The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.