# Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-physiotherapist/e250c5d8-6b00-4824-908b-2f92f8f78ceb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-physiotherapist/e250c5d8-6b00-4824-908b-2f92f8f78ceb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Uxbridge - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: N/A - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T10:51:35.770Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Uxbridge/The_Hillingdon_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Band_Rotational_Physiotherapist/Band_Rotational_Physiotherapist-v8037261 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8037261?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.thh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly and professional therapy services. The post will be a rotational post across the Hillingdon Hospital Site (Uxbridge) and Mount Vernon Hospital site (Northwood). The 4 monthly rotational post offers experience in a wide range of clinical settings including Musculo-skeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics -including Rapid Recovery programme and Joint School for joint replacements, Hand Therapy, Medical / Surgical including ITU, Neuro Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke Unit, Elderly Care.  There is also the opportunity to rotate to paediatrics and rapid response which is supported in collaboration with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services are fully integrated providing an exciting, friendly and supportive environment in which staff are encouraged to develop to their full potential. There is a strong emphasis on continuing professional development, and life-long learning. Both Hospital sites offer undergraduate clinical placements to students from NW London Universities and the University of Hertfordshire. Please note that this advert may close early due to the amount of applications we receive. ### Main duties of the job To deliver a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, treatment and advice to patients with various needs in a variety of settings. To participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which may involve outpatients, orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Orthopaedics on the Mount Vernon Site and ITU/surgery, medical, outpatients, orthopaedics, care of the elderly, acute stroke unit  and neurological rehabilitation on the Hillingdon site.  Paediatrics and Rapid Response within the community CNWL Trust. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical - To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own work - To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. - To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills. - To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills. - Where necessary to accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home. - To participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward settings, outpatient departments and the patients own home, which will provide a broad base for both personal, clinical and professional development and ensure the required clinical competencies are met. - To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. - To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload. - To assess capacity to give consent, where possible to gain valid informed consent and have the competence/ ability to work within a legal framework with patients who are not capable to consent to treatment. - To actively participate in the out of hours evening and weekend emergency on-call rota having being assessed as competent. On these occasions being the only member of the physiotherapy team on duty, although advice can be accessed by telephone - When working on the emergency duty rota, undertake the assessment, treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. - When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/conditions. - To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports ## Job Details We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly and professional therapy services. The post will be a rotational post across the Hillingdon Hospital Site (Uxbridge) and Mount Vernon Hospital site (Northwood). The 4 monthly rotational post offers experience in a wide range of clinical settings including Musculo-skeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics -including Rapid Recovery programme and Joint School for joint replacements, Hand Therapy, Medical / Surgical including ITU, Neuro Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke Unit, Elderly Care. There is also the opportunity to rotate to paediatrics and rapid response which is supported in collaboration with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services are fully integrated providing an exciting, friendly and supportive environment in which staff are encouraged to develop to their full potential. There is a strong emphasis on continuing professional development, and life-long learning. Both Hospital sites offer undergraduate clinical placements to students from NW London Universities and the University of Hertfordshire. Please note that this advert may close early due to the amount of applications we receive. ## Job Description To deliver a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, treatment and advice to patients with various needs in a variety of settings. To participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which may involve outpatients, orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Orthopaedics on the Mount Vernon Site and ITU/surgery, medical, outpatients, orthopaedics, care of the elderly, acute stroke unit and neurological rehabilitation on the Hillingdon site. Paediatrics and Rapid Response within the community CNWL Trust. ## Responsibilities Clinical To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own work To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills. To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills. Where necessary to accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home. To participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward settings, outpatient departments and the patients own home, which will provide a broad base for both personal, clinical and professional development and ensure the required clinical competencies are met. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload. To assess capacity to give consent, where possible to gain valid informed consent and have the competence/ ability to work within a legal framework with patients who are not capable to consent to treatment. To actively participate in the out of hours evening and weekend emergency on-call rota having being assessed as competent. On these occasions being the only member of the physiotherapy team on duty, although advice can be accessed by telephone When working on the emergency duty rota, undertake the assessment, treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/conditions. To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports ## Person Specification ### Shortlist **Essential** - BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy - Health Professional Council Registration - Skills gained from a range of clinical placements, including in and outpatient settings. **Desirable** - Member of the CSP - Ability to communicate effectively with peers and members of the MDT ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 944.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325439) - [ps (pdf, 944.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325440) - [culture & values - cares behaviours (pdf, 155.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1043) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.