1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation in Barnsley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists to join the Physiotherapy team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. These posts offer rotational experience across a range of clinical specialties, providing an excellent foundation for developing clinical skills, confidence, and professional competence. Rotations include musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, medical and surgical wards (including ITU), and neurology.

The successful candidates will be HCPC registered and hold a degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy, with the ability to deliver safe and effective physiotherapy interventions. You will demonstrate developing clinical reasoning skills, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will be supported through structured clinical supervision, in-service training, and professional development opportunities. The role requires strong team-working skills, adaptability across clinical environments, and a proactive approach to learning. Flexibility of working practice is essential and will include participation in seven-day services, evening and weekend working, and contribution to the Respiratory on-call rota as required.

These roles provide an excellent opportunity to gain broad NHS experience within a supportive and well-established multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide safe, effective physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a varied caseload appropriate to a Band 5 rotational role. This will include contributing to rehabilitation planning, goal setting, and discharge processes, in collaboration with senior physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will apply developing clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to deliver patient-centred care, escalating complex cases appropriately and responding to clinical feedback to support ongoing learning and improvement.

The postholder will engage in a structured preceptorship programme, supported by regular clinical supervision, competency development, and in-service training. You will take responsibility for identifying learning needs, reflecting on practice, and demonstrating progression towards autonomous working.

You will communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues, contributing to collaborative working and continuity of care across services. Accurate documentation and adherence to professional, clinical, and organisational standards will be required at all times.

Flexibility in working practice is essential, including participation in seven-day services, weekend working, and contribution to the Respiratory on-call rota as required.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation.

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

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 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. We reserve the right to close positions early.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Knowledge and Awareness: Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS
• Experience: Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team as a student
• Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, Current or pending HCPC registration, Evidence of continuing professional development, maintained in a portfolio, Student placements in core skill areas musculo-skeletal, respiratory, surgery and neurology, Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Skills and Abilities: Good standard of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills, Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate, Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety meeting the differing needs of the patients, Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes, Ability to work under time pressures and constraints, Able to transport self around and outside Trust to fill duties of the job

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.