• Job Description

  Req#: C9430-25-0428?language=en&page=142&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Rotational Physiotherapist

  Department Therapies

  Band 5, £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata if part-time

  Hours: 37.5 per week as part of 7 day working pattern, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

  The Therapy team at MKUH are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our cohort of rotational Band 5 Physiotherapists. We have 12-month fixed term contracts available as an over-recruit post. At the end of the fixed term there is a possibility of extending this into a permanent role.We offer several development opportunities for staff to progress in their development and careers.

  The rotations are 4 months in duration and include the following clinical areas:

  o Acute Stroke Unito MSK Outpatients - assessing and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal patients' post-injury, post-surgical and long-term condition / pain management, referred from orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain clinic.

  o Inpatient Orthopaedics - Trauma and Elective, including multi trauma and spinal injury patients.

  o Complex Medical- including gastro, complex medical wards, palliative care, discharge planning.

  o Acute Respiratory including NIV, General surgery including ERP programme and ICU (including referring on for post-ICU outpatient recovery)o Paediatrics - inpatient and outpatient areas

  o Acute Assessment and Frailty Team

  o Outpatient Respiratory - including pulmonary rehabilitation and post ICU follow up clinic.

  o Pelvic Health

  Main duties of the job

  Staff are supported through a range of methods including an initial 2 week supernumerary induction period, Preceptorship, clinical supervision, monthly 1:1, on-call training and competencies, on-call buddy system, mentor, clinical leads, In-service training programmes and our Therapy Practice Education team.

  You will have the opportunity to support student education and attend practice education training at our partner universities to prepare you for being a student educator after your first 12 months.

  Career development is supported through our in-house band 5-6 development programme and funding for courses.

  If you want to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department where your voice matters to shaping our future services and where person centered compassionate care is at the heart of our services, then we want to hear from you.

  • To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To undertake evidence based practice.

  About us

  'Allied Health Professionals experience a high diverse and equal work environment, supporting this with 8.33 out of 10.' (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

  You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free refreshments
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  430-CC25-170A

  Job locations

  Rotational Therapies (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

  Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To undertake assessment of patients using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide a diagnosis of their condition.

  Professional To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

  Organisational To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council. To be responsible for planning own case-load delegated by a seniorphysiotherapist readjusting plans as situations change.

  Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

  We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

  Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To undertake assessment of patients using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide a diagnosis of their condition.

  Professional To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

  Organisational To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council. To be responsible for planning own case-load delegated by a seniorphysiotherapist readjusting plans as situations change.

  Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

  We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Registered with UK Health Professions Council

  Desirable

  • Membership of CSP

  Experience

  Essential

  • Undergraduate placements in core physiotherapy areas.
  • Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
  • Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise appropriately
  • Timely management of patient medical records
  • Practice Evidence Based therapy
  • Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
  • Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Enthusiasm for IST including presentation of IST & cases.
  • Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others.
  • Recognition of need for timely and accurate data.
  • IT literacy / presentation

  Desirable

  • Understanding of audit & outcome measurement.

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  Specific requirements

  Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Able to work 7 days
  • Able to work a shift system to cover extended hours in MSK Outpatients
  • Able to support the weekend and overnight on call rotas
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car with valid business insurance due to cross site working on paediatric rotation and for on call responsibilities

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Registered with UK Health Professions Council

  Desirable

  • Membership of CSP

  Experience

  Essential

  • Undergraduate placements in core physiotherapy areas.
  • Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
  • Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise appropriately
  • Timely management of patient medical records
  • Practice Evidence Based therapy
  • Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
  • Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Enthusiasm for IST including presentation of IST & cases.
  • Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others.
  • Recognition of need for timely and accurate data.
  • IT literacy / presentation

  Desirable

  • Understanding of audit & outcome measurement.

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  Specific requirements

  Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Able to work 7 days
  • Able to work a shift system to cover extended hours in MSK Outpatients
  • Able to support the weekend and overnight on call rotas
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car with valid business insurance due to cross site working on paediatric rotation and for on call responsibilities

  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

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rotational Therapies (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rotational Therapies (Dept)

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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