Rotational Physiotherapist

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Rotational Physiotherapist

Closing date: 26 February 2026

We are a friendly and welcoming department, looking for physiotherapists to join our well-established Band 5 Physiotherapy rotations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings. The role is suitable for new graduates as well as those with previous working experience; those in their final year of study are welcome to apply.

Band 5 rotations across South Tyneside and Sunderland include:

• Critical Care & Respiratory
• Acute medicine, Vascular & Surgery
• Neurology inpatients and outpatients including amputee rehab
• Older persons medicine
• Hand therapy
• MSK outpatients and Pelvic Health
• Palliative Care
• SIMS
• Paediatric inpatients and outpatients
• Recovery at Home

Main duties of the job

Professional development is encouraged through annual and rotational appraisals, supervision with senior staff from the specialist area, as well as peer group meetings where you have an opportunity to learn from, and to share your experiences with, your Band 5 Physio peers. This may also include involvement in‑service developments and audits.

The main duties of the job include:

• To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload.
• To undertake Band 5 rotations and participate in weekend rotas and overnight on‑call duties.
• To supervise Therapy support staff, Technical Instructors, Associate Practitioners and student Physiotherapists.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.

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Other

• Driving Licence.
• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Experience

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal.
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to carry‑out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
• Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• HCPC State Registration.
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
• A pro‑active ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
• Flexibility.

Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
• Presentational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust