Job Summary
Physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in the exciting developments at NNUH and our team is growing. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and take advantage of the opportunities we have on offer.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Physiotherapist Rotation Program offers excellent opportunities on which to build the foundations of your career. The rotations cover a broad range of specialties including all core areas of physiotherapy, as well as some specialist areas not offered on many programs. You would be working in a friendly environment, supported by highly experienced senior clinicians and CPD. Involvement in audit and service improvement is actively encouraged. This post is suitable for current B5's alongside students graduating this summer or who have just graduated. All new graduates are supported by the trusts preceptorship program.
Rotations (4‑month duration)
* Respiratory Care and Rehabilitation – Medicine, Surgery & ITU/HDU
* Cardiology
* Older People’s Medicine, rehabilitation and the front door
* Hyper‑acute and Acute Stroke Units
* Haematology, oncology and palliative care
* Trauma & Orthopaedics – Spinal, elective surgery and acute rehabilitation
* Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Hand Therapy
* Musculoskeletal Outpatients, spinal and rheumatology
* Women’s Health
* Paediatrics
Main Duties
As post holder you will work within teams of physiotherapists and assistant staff undertaking a variety of non‑clinical and clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy services to our patients.
As a physiotherapist on this rotation you will:
* Be responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients with a variety of conditions within NNUH.
* Assess and manage your own caseload, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patients may present with complex needs such as multi‑trauma, multi‑pathology, altered perception and communication difficulties.
Participation in out‑of‑hours rotas for on‑call, weekend and bank holiday working is a requirement of the post, after full training and is well supported initially.
Participation in 7‑day rotas will be required and, in some rotations, extended‑days.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend face‑to‑face interviews. The interview process will include a face‑to‑face group task, a practical session and then set questions. No virtual interviews are offered. Bank roles available.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We collaborate closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. Our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi‑Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery
* On‑site cafés offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, cycle‑to‑work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted: 30 June 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 234‑25‑TS‑Bank Physio
Job location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Responsibilities
* Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients with a variety of conditions within NNUH.
* Work area/specialty will be in accordance with individual skills, knowledge and experience to support service needs.
* Assess and manage own caseload, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain own records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patients may present with complex needs such as multi‑trauma, multi‑pathology, altered perception and communication difficulties.
* Support the delivery of a high‑quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, acting as a role model and consistently demonstrating NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence, and behaviours that support an inclusive culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
Experience (Essential)
* Broad range of core clinical experience at pre‑registration or, if applicable, post‑registration
Skills (Essential)
* Ability to carry out management/treatment programmes using clinical reasoning, problem solving, sound judgement and knowledge of treatment options.
* Good written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
Attitude & Aptitude (Essential)
* Commitment to extended‑day/7‑day working patterns
* Commitment to on‑call and weekend working
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Ability to be an effective team member
* Flexible and adaptable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Website: https://teamnnuh.co.uk/
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