# Rotational Physiotherapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** Epsom General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Physiotherapist
- **Salary:** £45953.00 to £54254.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-14T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04T12:49:23.050Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8233302
- **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Surrey Downs H&C

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic team.

This role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 physiotherapist ready to progress, provided you have some stroke and neuro experience, whether through previous rotations or clinical placements.

We have an established band 6 Neuro rotation which offers experience in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; Acute Stroke Unit; Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation; Early Supported Discharge Team and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.

### Main duties of the job

- To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust
- To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
- To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff.
- To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit
- To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required
- To liaise effectively with other disciplines

Competence in rehabilitation is required, with time spent in stroke and neurorehabilitation desirable.

We offer frequent supervision; regular development reviews and access to band-relevant support groups to ensure you feel supported and continue to develop professionally. Opportunity will be provided to develop leadership skills within a supportive environment.

Please note: A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this role due to community-based visits.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Broad range of experience in the similar role
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD and the use of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge and experience of management of elderly patients, including those with falls, dementia and/or delirium

**Desirable**

- Experience in supervising junior staff members and students
- Work across the Neuro pathway - acute, inpatient rehab or community
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices, procedures, and associated
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues and responsibilities

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration

**Desirable**

- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant special interest group

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective prioritisation and management of workload independently
- Adaptable and flexible, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Proficient in essential IT functions, including the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

**Desirable**

- Teaching and presentation skills
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful and distressing situations, maintaining clinical judgement under pressure

### Personal Characteristics

**Essential**

- Strong interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues
- Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Physically capable of performing required clinical duties in line with the Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Holds a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes

**Desirable**

- Experience of working with EMIS, SystmOne, etc.
- Flexible to meet service demand
- Maintains a professional and presentable appearance

## Documents

- [job description rotational physiotherapist (pdf, 968.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10543460)
- [person specification rotational physiotherapist (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10543461)

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