Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5 - C9327-24-1129

We are a forward thinking, friendly and dynamic organisation, who are committed to supporting preceptorship and training whilst you consolidate your Physiotherapy Skills.

We have vacancies for band 5 rotational physiotherapists across the beautiful county of Gloucestershire.

Our unique rotational programme, covers the core strands of musculoskeletal services, in-patients, community, neurological and paediatric physiotherapy. It will include opportunity to work in teams specialising in inpatient care, neurological rehab and long term conditions. The post holder will gain a balance of clinic, community and hospital-based caseloads. You will be required to work on a 6-month rotating basis. Preference sheets are sent out annually to help tailor your rotations to your chosen career path.

You will work as part of a wider integrated team and will receive regular appraisal, training and clinical supervision as part of the preceptorship programme. This post would suit a new Graduate or those looking to seek an exciting challenge in Gloucestershire., A physiotherapist participates as a member of the Physiotherapy Team managing a clinical caseload with the support and guidance of Senior Physiotherapists. The post holder will have no budgetary responsibility but may be expected to supervise physiotherapy assistants on a day to day basis.

This role offers physiotherapy assessments and interventions to Service Users in a rotation programme through various clinical specialities, including Musculoskeletal outpatients, stroke, neurology, medical services, rehabilitation and paediatrics, which are designed to consolidate their undergraduate clinical education and develop their independent clinical practice.

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;


• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;


• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;


• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative


Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.