Bank Physiotherapists

St Joseph’s Hospital Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare institution in Newport seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to assist with clinical duties and enhance the efficiency of the physiotherapy service. The role involves patient referrals, planning caseloads, and ensuring high treatment standards. Candidates must be qualified with a BSc in Physiotherapy, registered with HCPC, and possess excellent communication skills. This opportunity includes participation in evening and weekend duties as needed. Competitive pay of £20.40 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level in Physiotherapy required.
• Must be HCPC registered.
• Relevant experience in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritising patient referrals and organising colleagues' work.
• Organise and plan personal caseload effectively.
• Ensure comprehensive physiotherapy services and high treatment standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced, skilled physiotherapeutic assessment

Organizational skills

Computer literate

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

MCSP or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Rate of Pay: £20.40 per hour plus 12.07% WTD

Responsible to: Physiotherapy Manager

Job Summary

You will assist with the clinical responsibilities pertaining to the everyday organisation and efficient running of the physiotherapy service, including in-patient on a weekend rota.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for assisting in prioritising patient referrals, allocating and organising the work of colleagues and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.

• You will be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.

• You will ensure the provision of a comprehensive physiotherapy service, ensuring that all treatments and interventions are of a consistently high standard, evidence informed and patient focused.

• You will adopt a flexible and participative approach to innovation and change and promote patient’s individuality and dignity at all times.

• You will be required to participate in evening, weekend and bank holiday working in conjunction with meeting the service needs of the Centre and hospital.

• You will be required to participate in CPD sessions/initiatives and in-service training programmes.

• You will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

Person Specification

The following specification represents the range of skills, abilities, and experiences etc. relevant to the position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as essential.

• Qualified to a minimum degree level in Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy).
• MCSP or equivalent.
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Relevant experience in treating patients withing outpatient, inpatient and pre-assessment settings.
• Excellent communication skills, communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced, updated CPD evidence.
• Computer literate in terms of completing on-line reports and maintaining effective communication via letters and e-mail.
• Able to perform advanced, skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients.
• To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment for specialist caseload.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 2nd January 2026.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.