We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join in our acute therapy team within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post will be largely focused on working with our elective orthopaedic surgery patients but will incorporate work on our trauma wards also. 

The successful candidate will work across our inpatient Orthopaedics wards and day case unit providing specialist knowledge and facilitating early discharge.  You would be joining the team during an exciting time where we  have moved towards same day discharge of arthroplasty patients which is in line with the latest Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) guidelines.  The successful candidate must have NHS therapy and on call experience . 

We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota.  This will include respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas and you will be expected to be part of the on call respiratory out of hours service.

We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/ interview if shortlisted.

The post holder will treat a range of inpatients with varying orthopaedic conditions, including rehabilitation and discharge planning which may be complex.

The role includes work with patients who have been admitted secondary to a traumatic event and those who have chosen to have elective orthopaedic surgery.

The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.

This role may include cross site working between PRH and RSH in light of the Hospital Transformation Programme.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.