Rotational Physiotherapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated person for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist role .
Be part of our dynamic and exciting band 5 Physiotherapy rotation; a community rotation with an acute twist. Working in a community setting is incredibly rewarding - as well as getting the chance to help people stay in their local community and achieve their potential, we now also offer our band 5’s the opportunity to rotate into the Royal Berkshire Hospital to complete acute rotations of your choice. We offer excellent In-service training, including one to one clinical development on each rotation participating in a robust teaching programme. Alongside this you will receive peer and management support as well as other development opportunities.
Develop your skills in musculoskeletal outpatients, including working with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists. Fine tune your rehabilitation skills on In-patients and follow on to Intermediate Care rotations where you can progress your discharge planning whilst keeping patients independent at home and avoiding them being admitted to hospital. In the acute part of the rotation you will have the opportunity to gain experience in surgery, medicine, ITU and orthopaedics at our local acute trust.
You will enhance your clinical and managerial skills with support from local teams and a Band 5 mentor
You will participate in extensive In service training and developmental programmes to enhance your skills
You will work within our multi-disciplinary team s to ensure seamless and effective care for our patients
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

To work as a rotational physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive physiotherapy service within the community, in-patients or outpatients departments across Berkshire
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working with appropriate supervision
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required