Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 389-25-7389402
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 None
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist Practitioner Rheumatology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Closing Date: 12th September 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 13th September 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 22nd September 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and aspiring Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and friendly service to gain valuable experience working in a Hospital Foundation Trust.
This exciting post includes:
• The opportunity to work in our Rheumatology team treating referrals from Rheumatology Consultants, Specialist Nurses and GPs.
• Close working in a supportive environment with Specialist Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.
• To develop individual patient management skills and opportunities to partake / lead group sessions for patients such as Hydrotherapy, long term conditions groups and to take part in the ‘Early Arthritis Clinic’ working with the specialised MDT. To assist in the daily management of hydrotherapy.
• An opportunity to develop specialist skills in physiotherapy management of patients with haemophilia.
• Access to regular IST, supervision sessions and ongoing support from Senior Clinicians, including Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in order to build your knowledge and skills in treating rheumatology conditions. There are also opportunities for involvement in service development, audit and clinical governance and all staff take part in the appraisals programme.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment.
- To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for an area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision and within clearly defined operational policies and procedures.
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- To work as part of therapuetic team including therapeutic assistants and Occupational Therapist, to achieve holistic patient goals. Delegating, referring and completing joint assessments where suitable.
- To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager or service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
- Assess and treat patients presenting with Rheumatology conditions
- Undertake evidence treatment programmes
- Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Supervise Band 5 staff and therapy assistants as required.
- Partake in the operational running of the Hydrotherapy pool
- Partake in leading exercises classes both on dry land and within the hydrotherapy pool.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
- Experience of assessing and treating MSK conditions
- Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists
Desirable criteria
- Experience of assessing and treating Rheumatology conditions and / or long-term musculoskeletal conditions
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and organisational skills including time management
- UK Driving Licence holder / access to a car for work purposes
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
- Attendance of external post-graduate courses
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registrant
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aimee Forster
- Job title
- Rheumatology Therapy Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 365489
- Additional information
Helen Worsnup (Rheumatology Team Leader) [email protected]
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