Job overview
Full time hours | No compulsory weekends | Free staff parking | Extensive training & development | Supportive, motivated team | Post rotates across Berkshire West localities.
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated person for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist role.
Be part of our dynamic and exciting band 5 Physiotherapy rotation. Working in a community setting is incredibly rewarding getting the chance to help people stay in their local community and achieve their potential. 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.
Develop your skills in musculoskeletal outpatients, including working with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists. Fine tune your rehabilitation skills on Inpatients and follow on to Intermediate Care rotations where you can progress your discharge planning whilst keeping patients independent at home and avoid them being admitted to hospital. We also offer the potential opportunity to be part of an exchange programme with an acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
- You will enhance your clinical and managerial skills with support from local teams and a Band 5 mentor
- 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 you to be considered for this role:
- To work as a rotational physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive physiotherapy service within the community, inpatients or outpatients departments across 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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements
Desirable
- Experience and good understanding of the NHS
- Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Understanding the importance of audit and research
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- CSP Membership
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
- Ability to identify and engage in self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer literacy
- Good time management
Continue Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal 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 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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