Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (Until 01 July 2026)
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-427A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Inpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Band 6
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Specialist Physiotherapist – Trauma & Orthopaedics - FTC Until 01 July 2026
Department: Therapies
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 34 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic team covering busy elective and trauma orthopaedic wards.
The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills and appropriate previous experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will deputise for the Team Leader in their absence and work closely with the other static B6 Physiotherapist to lead and develop the service.
You will be supported by a highly specialist team leader and you will be encouraged to develop your leadership abilities.
You will join a large and friendly team, working with both elective and trauma patients. Patient groups include those with # neck of femurs, polytrauma, head injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Previous experience of treating spinal cord injuries is very desirable.
If you have the desire to be part of a team that will be developing Therapy Services in Milton Keynes and a strong commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Laura Sturgeon , Inpatient Therapy Service Lead, via Physiotherapy reception on 01908 995432 or alternatively email [email protected]
Interview w/c 19 October 2025
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a dedicated and skilled Therapy Services team you will be providing a holistic therapy approach to patients in an inpatient setting. There is a strong expectation to collaborate with all members of the MDT to ensure the complex needs of patients are always at the centre of your care.
You will have opportunities to be involved in the education of the MDT, appraisal mentor and service development projects.
We have a dedicated Therapy practice education team whose role is to support staff and student development.
Previous experience as a Band 6 or 5 Physiotherapist is essential. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential. Demonstrable skills in service development are desirable, along with a keen interest in educating fellow healthcare colleagues.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required unless exceptions are agreed on a case-by-case basis)
It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate, as necessary, in your work. Maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Organisational
• To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, assistants and students on a daily bases in conjunction with the team leader/senior physiotherapists, as required.
• To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision, meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Registered with UK Health Professions Council
Desirable criteria
- Membership of CSP
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate post registration experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Experience in the NHS
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately.
- Timely management of patient medical records.
- Practice Evidence Based therapy
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Enthusiasm for IST including presentation of IST & cases.
- Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others.
- Recognition of need for timely and accurate data.
- IT literacy / presentation
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of audit & outcome measurement.
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Sturgeon
- Job title
- Therapy Inpatient Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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