Rotational Physiotherapist Orthopaedics/Rapid Access Falls Team
Closing date: 21 May 2026.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is seeking a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist on a fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.
The role is rotational, working across acute inpatient Orthopaedic Trauma and Community Falls and Rapid Access (RAFT) service alongside another clinician.
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will deliver assessment and treatment of patients within the Orthopaedic and Rapid Access/Falls service, providing evidence‑based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well‑being, self‑management and optimise independent functioning across all areas of life.
We seek clinicians who can adapt to a changing environment, work well in a team, and actively participate as part of the multidisciplinary team, building social networks and partnering with other agencies to address immediate needs.
Main duties of the job
Ideal for a Band 5 physiotherapist who has completed core rotations and is ready for a senior challenge, or a Band 6 physiotherapist seeking experience in trauma or falls.
The post holder will be self‑motivated and aspirational, assessing patients effectively and timely in a busy environment, confident in empowering patients in self‑management and personalised care.
Support will enhance operational management skills; the post holder will contribute to service planning, development, and teaching. As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will role‑model high‑quality care and motivate the team to deliver the same.
There is a requirement to support a 7‑day rota and an on‑call rota.
The successful candidate will receive full CPD support.
Equal Opportunity
* We welcome applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; these will be considered alongside other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
* Applicants can determine eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job responsibilities
The Senior Physiotherapist will assess and treat patients, deliver evidence‑based interventions, support operational management, contribute to service planning and teaching, and participate in a 7‑day and on‑call rota.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
* Evidence of clinical physiotherapy experience in orthopaedics
* Evidence of involvement in supporting other staff/students
* Experience working with frail patients/fallers
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy (degree)
* HCPC registration
* Driver with access to vehicle for role or demonstrable means of independently travelling to patient's residences in the community
Skills and Knowledge
* Evidence of achievement of relevant B5 core physiotherapy competencies in current role
* Evidence of achievement of Respiratory/on‑call competencies in current/recent role
* Understands own boundaries and knows when to report to Clinical Lead
* Understands data protection and confidentiality
* Able to delegate clinical and non‑clinical duties to lower grade staff
* Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
* Computer skills and use of electronic patient records
* Knowledge of prescription of moving and handling equipment / completion of moving and handling plans
Other Requirements
* Confident and self‑motivated, able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
* Flexible, able to work under pressure
* Able to respond to frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need in
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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