Specialist Physiotherapist - medical inpatients
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Job Summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Medical Inpatient Physiotherapy team, City campus, NUH, working flexibly across a wide variety of clinical areas in a peripatetic role to cover maternity leave.
This role would be ideal for an existing band 6 looking to consolidate their knowledge and skills when working with patients who have complex, long-term medical conditions or an experienced band 5 with relevant inpatient mileage who may be considering a career in inpatient services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for their own inpatient caseload as well as supporting band 5 therapists, support workers and students. They will work within a senior structure that provides peer support and training.
This role would be ideal for a highly motivated professional who has an interest in inpatient care and developing broad skills across specialties. Experience of service development and leadership qualities is desirable but these skills will be developed in this role.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide a high standard of physiotherapy input to patients within respiratory, renal, oncology, haematology, infectious diseases and palliative care, working flexibly across existing pathways.
The successful candidate must be able to assess and treat patients with a range of conditions, including acute respiratory needs and be comfortable in providing training and teaching. You should be comfortable with complex discharges, MDT working and advocating for patients whilst role modelling NUH values in their everyday practice.
You will contribute to the out of hours respiratory rota at City Campus, NUH. This includes late shifts (1pm - 9pm), on-calls and weekend working (approx.1 per month).
Up-skilling and supervision of other staff is essential to this role.
You will be expected to provide student supervision and previous experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be supported to attend a course on clinical education if required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
About Us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
The Occupational Therapy service is part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Services (TOPS) Directorate, within the Specialist Clinical Services care group. We are a diverse directorate of AHPs, nursing and support staff, employing around 1000 staff, working together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the directorate leadership team have AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
164-7271948
Job locations
City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* This is a full time (1.0 wte), fixed term, static band 6 role to cover maternity leave.
* Core hours are worked Monday to Friday, 8:00 16:00 although flexible working will be considered.
* Additional duties will include participation in on-call and weekend working as well as a late shift (1-9pm). Weekends are rostered with expected frequency of 1:6, an on-call average 1 per month and late shifts approximately 1 per month but all are dependent on service need and staffing levels.
* Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for details specific to this post.
We are a dynamic, friendly team working across 17 medical wards throughout City Campus of NUH so there is always a new challenge and an opportunity to learn.
We pride ourselves on being kind and compassionate, providing a supportive environment in which to develop, not only clinically but also the softer skills to help you thrive in your career. We also have a proven track record of developing leadership skills.
This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in inpatient care to expand both their clinical skills and leadership of a busy and responsive service, with a focus on patient flow whilst ensuring excellent patient care isnt compromised.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* This is a full time (1.0 wte), fixed term, static band 6 role to cover maternity leave.
* Core hours are worked Monday to Friday, 8:00 16:00 although flexible working will be considered.
* Additional duties will include participation in on-call and weekend working as well as a late shift (1-9pm). Weekends are rostered with expected frequency of 1:6, an on-call average 1 per month and late shifts approximately 1 per month but all are dependent on service need and staffing levels.
* Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for details specific to this post.
We are a dynamic, friendly team working across 17 medical wards throughout City Campus of NUH so there is always a new challenge and an opportunity to learn.
We pride ourselves on being kind and compassionate, providing a supportive environment in which to develop, not only clinically but also the softer skills to help you thrive in your career. We also have a proven track record of developing leadership skills.
This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in inpatient care to expand both their clinical skills and leadership of a busy and responsive service, with a focus on patient flow whilst ensuring excellent patient care isnt compromised.
Person Specification
Essential
Training and Qualifications
* BSc honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Evidence of CPD relevant to area
* State registered / HCPC
Desirable
* Member of specialist interest group
* Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
* Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute inpatient focus
* Possession of specific knowledge relevant to area
* Experience in evaluation of practice / appraisal of performance
Desirable
* Previous NHS experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate complex information verbally and written
* Ability to motivate, train and teach
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the MDT
Desirable
* Demonstrate leadership ability
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
* Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
* Ability to evaluate clinical interventions
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Effective time management skills
* Experience of effective delegation
Physical skills
Essential
* Evidence of manual handling skills
* Demonstrate IT literacy
* Ability to carry out treatment handling skills
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust
* Able to undertake out of hours duties
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust
* Able to undertake out of hours duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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