Rotational Physiotherapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Rotational Physiotherapist – Band 5

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

An opportunity exists for a General Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Service team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital. The Therapy Services Department is committed to providing an excellent environment for professional growth and offers regular training, supervision and support for career progression. Our overall aim is to provide the highest standards of care to patients through the provision of evidence informed practice.

Please keep a personal statement to no more than 700 words.

This role requires HCPC registration and although mainly based at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, there is a rotation at the Royal Marsden Hospital and one rotation that performs cross site work with West Middlesex Hospital.

Please note: the closing date is a guide only. This role may close sooner (often within a day) due to a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.

They will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.

They will use evidence based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

The post holder will experience through rotations in Respiratory, Medical rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal out patients, Hand therapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Paediatrics, Emergency Department, Pelvic Health and at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

The post holder is expected to consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD

The post holder is expected to actively participate in seven day working and the out of hours oncall service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of special interest group

Experience and achievements

Essential

• Evidence of clinical placements in an acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Demonstrates experience working as part of an MDT on clinical placement

Desirable

• Previous related work/voluntary experience
• Evidence of working in a non-clinical team

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE – SPECIAL

Essential

• Demonstrates basic knowledge and application of a range of assessment techniques and treatment interventions used in a variety of clinical settings
• Identifies challenges of working in an acute hospital setting
• Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
• Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
• Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
• Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
• Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
• Demonstrates the use of professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT

Desirable

• Evidence of specific responsibilities eg committee membership
• Evidence of participation in research or audit

Closing Date: 1 November 2026