Job overview
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated person for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist role in East Berkshire.
Be part of our dynamic and exciting band 5 Physiotherapy rotation. You will rotate through the Inpatient wards and the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre across East Berkshire. The rotations are 6 months long and they will give you opportunity to develop your rehabilitation, discharge planning and MDT working skills on the wards and grow your clinic skills working with patients facing frailty. We run falls clinics and exercise classes for a range of patients, expanding your knowledge around community services and how we can keep our aging population safe and well. We offer excellent In-service training, including one to one clinical development on each rotation participating in a robust teaching programme. Alongside this you will receive peer and management support as well as other development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- You will enhance your clinical and managerial skills working on the inpatient wards or clinic setting with support from local teams
- You will participate in extensive In service training and developmental programmes to enhance your skills
- You will work within our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless and effective care for our patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
- To work as a rotational physiotherapist to provide a high quality, responsive physiotherapy service within the community, inpatients and Assessment and Rehabilitation departments across East Berkshire
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working with appropriate supervision
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements and worked collaboratively within and MDT
Desirable
- Experience and good understanding of the NHS
- Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites and has access to a car with full UK driving licence
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- CSP Membership
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Evidence of good computer literacy
- Evidence of good time management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Understanding the importance of audit and research/ use of Quality Improvement/ Service improvement
Continue Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at postgraduate courses; informal learning or evidence of reflective learning
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This advert is for Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Bracknell, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 per annum (Incl. of HCAS). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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