Job overview
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Community Services rated outstanding by the CQC are looking to recruit a 0.8WTE Band 6 Physiotherapist for a permanent post in the West of the city.
The work in the community includes a varied caseload of Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and Neurology conditions. You will have direct access to clinical specialists for support with complex patients. You should be used to working in a multidisciplinary integrated environment, have significant post registration NHS experience and have excellent communication skills.
Therapy provides an comprehensive in-service training program and support staff with their post graduate training. The opportunity to develop leadership skills such as the development and delivery of education, supervision, mentorship, research and service development.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of physical/mental health needs in a community setting.
To manage a caseload of community based patients with complex needs using specialist skills and evidence based/patient centred principles.
To supervise/train inexperienced physiotherapists/ assistants/ students working within the service.
This service is a 7 day service, which includes Bank Holiday cover but this is done on a rota basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of physiotherapy in adult rehabilitation at senior level in the NHS
- Experience of supervising / managing / developing junior / assistants through PDR and teaching in the NHS
- Experience of audit in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Band 6 level.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
- Involvement in research
- Experience of working in a Community Setting
Other Factors
Essential
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Willingness to work flexibly including working outside of traditional normal working hours in accordance with service need.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment.
- Relevant validated clinical courses to post graduate level or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Current HCPC registration.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file
Desirable
- First line management / Leadership course at post graduate level.
- Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate student supervision.
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy in a relevant clinical speciality and ability to apply in Community Setting
- Detailed knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to physiotherapy practice with this client group.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Desirable
- A working knowledge of the needs of patients with mental health issues.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Organisational skills to manage yourself and other supervised staff to contribute to service delivery
- Computer Literate with excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months due to covering the secondment of the substantive post holder. Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your substantive line manager.). The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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