Junior Physiotherapist - Rotational

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join our team as a junior physiotherapist.

Please note: This advert will close once sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

This Band 5 rotational post offers experience across a wide range of specialties within a supportive team. Rotations include MSK outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care and cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neurosurgery, stroke, neurorehab, haematology and paediatrics. Rotations take place across Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Health Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works.

Shortlisted applicants will attend a face‑to‑face assessment day on Tuesday 17 February 2026 (subject to change). Alternative dates are not available. The assessment includes a written test, group communication exercise and interview.

HCPC registration must be confirmed or pending; if pending, include your expected completion date in your supporting statement.

Informal visits cannot be offered. The advert will close once sufficient applications are received, and late applications will not be considered.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a rotational post, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of clinical areas within a large London teaching hospital.

Rotations include; Musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care), respiratory (cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neuro-surgery, stroke, haematology and Paediatrics.

These rotations span across sites at Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Healthcare Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works (Loughborough Junction).

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients. To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for further details.