1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation

The postholder will:

Independently assess, plan, prioritise and deliver physiotherapy interventions, using effective clinical reasoning and gaining appropriate patient consent.

Contribute to multidisciplinary care and discharge planning, gathering information from patients, carers and relevant health and social care records.

Communicate effectively with patients, including those with physical, cognitive, mental health or emotional difficulties, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including participation in ward rounds, clinics and case conferences.

Work within CSP, Trust and departmental policies, recognising personal scope of competence and seeking senior guidance when required.

Support and supervise therapy assistants and students, and promote the contribution of physiotherapy across the MDT.

Take responsibility for continuing professional development, including appraisal, supervision, mandatory training, reflection and maintaining a professional portfolio.

Participate in audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement, contributing to the development and monitoring of service standards.

Contribute to the effective running and development of the Physiotherapy service, including administrative duties, meetings and responding flexibly to service needs.

Maintain confidentiality and Health and Safety standards, reporting any areas of concern or non-compliance appropriately.

We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotational programme at Barnsley Hospital.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Our programme offers a fantastic opportunity to build your clinical knowledge, confidence and experience across a range of specialties, including:

Medical and Surgical Physiotherapy

Care of the Elderly

Critical Care

Acute Neurology

Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation

MSK Outpatients

Pelvic Health

Paediatrics

Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics

Whether newly qualified or already working at Band 5, our 6 monthly rotations provide experience across a wide variety of patients, clinical environments and multidisciplinary teams.

You will work full time, 37.5 hours per week, as part of our seven-day physiotherapy service, giving you valuable experience of delivering high-quality patient care across the week. You will also be an active member of the physiotherapy on-call service, with appropriate training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence required for this important aspect of the role.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive and friendly working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust and we have outstanding levels of staff retention. Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.