Job overview Join Our Dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedics Team as a Physiotherapist We are delighted to offer a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and suitably qualified Physiotherapist to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: part‑time clinical practice as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in Trauma & Orthopaedics, combined with part‑time work as an Orthopaedic Research Physiotherapist collaborating closely with our Orthopaedic surgeons. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position, you will: Provide high‑quality clinical care to Trauma & Orthopaedic patients on the wards and in outpatient settings Take a lead role in the day‑to‑day coordination and management of clinical trials and research studies Work closely with patients, identifying those suitable for inclusion in research programmes and supporting them throughout their participation Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative research that directly shapes patient care and service improvement You will become an integral part of both the Therapies and Orthopaedic teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical and research experiences. You will also participate in the Orthopaedic weekend rota as part of the clinical component of the role. Advert Deliver advanced physiotherapeutic assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients with a wide range of complex physical and psychological conditions, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Manage your own independent caseload, taking responsibility for a designated area of the service or a specific patient group. You will work autonomously, using your specialist clinical reasoning to make informed decisions. Work with professional support rather than direct supervision. Support will be provided through regular training sessions, clinical reasoning meetings, peer review, and case discussions. Senior physiotherapists will be available for advice when needed, although routine evaluation of clinical work is not required. Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating confidence, accountability, and a commitment to delivering safe and effective care. We are seeking someone who is: Passionate about Trauma & Orthopaedics and eager to develop specialist expertise Engaged and curious about clinical research Confident working independently, while also being a collaborative team player Organised, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent patient care Working for our organisation We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of. We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it’s like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we’re building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The applicant should already have significant experience within Orthopaedic and have a keen interest in the management of acute conditions. Applicants need to have a broad range of experience in addition to their Orthopaedics skills and would benefit from experience in frailty and acute medicine. They will also need excellent communication and discharge planning skills, with experience of making complex discharge decisions autonomously. As a band 6 the successful applicant will be expected to regularly support students on clinical placement and experience of this would be beneficial. As a band 6 you will also be expected to mentor and support rotational band 5 colleagues and assistants. As part of a group of band 6 staff in Orthopaedics, you along with your peers will supported to develop more advanced skills to promote your personal development and be involved in service improvement projects. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK