• Job Description

  Req#: C9371-25-0468?language=en&page=111&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Physiotherapist Band 5 Fixed Term Role For 12 Months.

  An excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified Physiotherapist or those with post qualification experience looking to make a positive step in their career, to join our Physiotherapy service and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). We have a vacancy at our Wokingham base. Within this post you will contribute to the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service, responsive to need, for adults with a wide range of conditions across West of Berkshire.

  You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and caseload management for patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision as required.

  This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

  Work base: Windsor/Ascott Ward, Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berks, RG41 2RE

  Working pattern + Service operating hours: The hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm.

  Main duties of the job

  • Clinically you will be working with rehabilitation, medical, palliative, and neurological patients.

  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy for adults living within West of Berkshire

  • Accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management

  • Responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and management priorities and use of time

  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use clinical reasoning and analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition

  • Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy management and treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options

  • Evaluate patient progress, continually re-assess and alter treatment programmes in order to progress treatments effectively

  • For those who wish to develop their management skills there is the opportunity to supervise junior staff and students.

  • You will help to develop this exciting service to meet the changing needs of our population.

  About us

  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

  Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

  Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  1 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  371-CHS1020

  Job locations

  Wokingham Hospital

  Wokingham

  RG41 2RE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Degree in Physiotherapy along with HCPC registration (or soon to attain)
  • Under- graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and MDT
  • A passion for working with older adults in a rehabilitation ward setting

  For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

  We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

  Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Carol Harvey on Carol.Harvey@berkshire.nhs.uk or call 01189492000, wholl be delighted to help.

  Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Degree in Physiotherapy along with HCPC registration (or soon to attain)
  • Under- graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and MDT
  • A passion for working with older adults in a rehabilitation ward setting

  For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

  We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

  Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Carol Harvey on Carol.Harvey@berkshire.nhs.uk or call 01189492000, wholl be delighted to help.

  Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered
  • Under-graduate training covering core rotations

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • Under- graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Undergraduate / post graduate experience in NHS

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant areas
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
  • Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes.

  Desirable

  • Ability to participate in a 6 day rota including unsocial hours.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered
  • Under-graduate training covering core rotations

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • Under- graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Undergraduate / post graduate experience in NHS

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant areas
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
  • Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes.

  Desirable

  • Ability to participate in a 6 day rota including unsocial hours.

  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.

  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.

  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

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wokingham Hospital

  Wokingham

  RG41 2RE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wokingham Hospital

  Wokingham

  RG41 2RE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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