Rotational Physiotherapist

Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5 - 37.50/week Fixed term/Secondment 12 months (ending 31st December 2027) A five-month fixed-term role is also available The post offers a Secondment or Fixed Term 12 month contract as part of the 6 monthly rotational programme working in one of the rotational areas such as Urgent Care, Stroke, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehabilitation, MSK Outpatients and Intermediate Care Services in the community.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a clinical physiotherapeutic service to designated wards, outpatient clinics, intermediate and community services at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
• Attend relevant ward rounds/meetings such as whiteboards, and liaise with medical, paramedical, nursing, discharge and social work professionals as necessary.
• Act as a resource for physiotherapeutic information and advice to other professionals.
• Assist with training and updating healthcare professionals, regarding evidence-based therapy, including giving lectures and informal talks.
• Collect all data necessary to meet local information requirements and as required by the Therapy service for monitoring.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes, and development and maintenance of service standards, policies & procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
• Work as a committed and effective member of the physiotherapy staff in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession.
• Maintain professional competence and expertise by keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working.
• Provide physiotherapy cover for other physiotherapy teams as necessary.
• Partake in the respiratory on call overnight and weekend service (depending on fixed term speciality location and training)

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AHP5ROT-10-26

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specificationdetailedis not the full personspecification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specificationdetailedis not the full personspecification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Subject to occasional unpleasant smells/body odours.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High quality written communication skills
• High quality verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to adapt communication style where required
• Numeracy skills
• Active team member
• Negotiation, motivation, persuasive skills
• Able to keep accurate records relating to patient care
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Competency in the assessment of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Competency in the management of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Awareness of discharge to assess
• Able to recognise own clinical and experience boundaries and to seek support/advice when appropriate
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers/supervisor(s)
• Willingness to contribute to service development.
• Handling sensitive situations
• IT skills (nutritional analysis, word-processing, e-mail; internet, intranet searches)
• Able to manage own time in order to manage clinical caseload
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Able to work under supervision, accepting direction if required
• Willingness to partake in the respiratory weekend and evening respiratory on call service (dependent on experience, allocated rotation and training)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical physiotherapy placements in a range of specialities
• Working in a multi-professional environment
• Working in a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through relevant science-based degree
• Specialist knowledge across a range of physiotherapeutic procedures underpinned by theory
• Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
• Awareness of policies and procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of physiotherapy equipment / interventions and clinical reason(s) for use
• Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Approved courses, conferences or study days which support Physiotherapy knowledge and/or practice within rotational or static speciality area

Person Specification

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Subject to occasional unpleasant smells/body odours.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High quality written communication skills
• High quality verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to adapt communication style where required
• Numeracy skills
• Active team member
• Negotiation, motivation, persuasive skills
• Able to keep accurate records relating to patient care
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Competency in the assessment of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Competency in the management of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Awareness of discharge to assess
• Able to recognise own clinical and experience boundaries and to seek support/advice when appropriate
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers/supervisor(s)
• Willingness to contribute to service development.
• Handling sensitive situations
• IT skills (nutritional analysis, word-processing, e-mail; internet, intranet searches)
• Able to manage own time in order to manage clinical caseload
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Able to work under supervision, accepting direction if required
• Willingness to partake in the respiratory weekend and evening respiratory on call service (dependent on experience, allocated rotation and training)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical physiotherapy placements in a range of specialities
• Working in a multi-professional environment
• Working in a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through relevant science-based degree
• Specialist knowledge across a range of physiotherapeutic procedures underpinned by theory
• Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
• Awareness of policies and procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of physiotherapy equipment / interventions and clinical reason(s) for use
• Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Approved courses, conferences or study days which support Physiotherapy knowledge and/or practice within rotational or static speciality area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specificationdetailedis not the full personspecification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Subject to occasional unpleasant smells/body odours.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High quality written communication skills
• High quality verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to adapt communication style where required
• Numeracy skills
• Active team member
• Negotiation, motivation, persuasive skills
• Able to keep accurate records relating to patient care
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Competency in the assessment of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Competency in the management of a range of physiotherapy problems
• Awareness of discharge to assess
• Able to recognise own clinical and experience boundaries and to seek support/advice when appropriate
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers/supervisor(s)
• Willingness to contribute to service development.
• Handling sensitive situations
• IT skills (nutritional analysis, word-processing, e-mail; internet, intranet searches)
• Able to manage own time in order to manage clinical caseload
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Able to work under supervision, accepting direction if required
• Willingness to partake in the respiratory weekend and evening respiratory on call service (dependent on experience, allocated rotation and training)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical physiotherapy placements in a range of specialities
• Working in a multi-professional environment
• Working in a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through relevant science-based degree
• Specialist knowledge across a range of physiotherapeutic procedures underpinned by theory
• Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
• Awareness of policies and procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of physiotherapy equipment / interventions and clinical reason(s) for use
• Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Approved courses, conferences or study days which support Physiotherapy knowledge and/or practice within rotational or static speciality area