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 ,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.

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