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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>Are you a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a rotational position? Or a current Physiotherapist who is looking to widen your knowledge and skills set?</p>
<p>Norfolk Community Health and Care are excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. This rotational position offers experience in a wide variety of settings, which are either community based or ward based. The Trust is passionate about our staff's development and offers a wide range of internal training opportunities to support your development, some very specific to the location where you are based, others to develop your management skills going forward. You will also have an opportunity to attend the rotational development days, which are led by you as a group.</p>
<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants, who work closely alongside our nursing colleagues. There will be a requirement to travel to clinics and patients within the Community, therefore a valid driving licence and access to transport is essential.</p>
<p>To apply you will need to have a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion. It is also open to those returning to practice.</p>
<p>Flexible working is possible. Weekend and evening working may be required as per the demands of the Service.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>The Post Graduate Physiotherapist Rotational Scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience. Staff on the Rotation will be expected to work on any of the placements on the scheme.</p>
<p>The duration of the rotations are 6 months and currently covers the following areas: -</p>
<ul>
<li>Community Rehabilitation - Various locations</li>
<li>Willow Unit - New state-of-the-art centre</li>
<li>Caroline House - Level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological injuries</li>
<li>Stroke ESD</li>
<li>Community Neurology</li>
<li>Urgent Community Response Teams</li>
<li>General In-Patient Rehabilitation</li>
</ul>
<p>The rotations are based across various locations in Norfolk which include North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich, for example.</p>
<p><strong>Please see detailed job description and prospectus for further information.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.</p> <p>If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contact <a href="mailto:NWICB.Careers@nhs.net" target="_blank">NWICB.Careers@nhs.net</a></p> <p>Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.</p> <p></p> <p></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>839-7664602-AB</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Norwich Community Hospital - Rotational Posts</p>
      <p>Bowthorpe Road</p>
      <p>Norwich</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>NR2 3TU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><ol>
<li>To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.</li>
<li>To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.</li>
<li>To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.</li>
<li>To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills.</li>
<li>To undertake a variety of rotations; this will provide a broad base for both personal and professional development.</li>
<li>To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.</li>
<li>To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards.</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care.</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.</li>
<li>To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.</li>
<li>To delegate to, and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners.</li>
<li>To assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.</li>
<li>To be responsible for equipment used, and to adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.</li>
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        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><ol>
<li>To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.</li>
<li>To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.</li>
<li>To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.</li>
<li>To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills.</li>
<li>To undertake a variety of rotations; this will provide a broad base for both personal and professional development.</li>
<li>To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.</li>
<li>To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards.</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care.</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.</li>
<li>To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.</li>
<li>To delegate to, and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners.</li>
<li>To assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.</li>
<li>To be responsible for equipment used, and to adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.</li>
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    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Personal &amp; People Development
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.</li>
        
        <li>Flexible approach to service needs</li>
        
        <li>Adaptable to change</li>
        
        <li>Able to work under own initiative</li>
        
        <li>Flexible approach to career pathways</li>
        
        <li>Genuine desire to gain broad experience and a commitment to the rotation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Communication
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to communicate effectively using the English Language</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills Abilities and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice and clinical audit</li>
        
        <li>Able to prioritise work effectively</li>
        
        <li>Can manage change to different rotations at regular intervals</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed problem solving skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team(s)</li>
        
        <li>Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous work experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_6">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to travel to all rotation sites</li>
        
        <li>Must hold a full driving licence</li>
        
        <li>Able to commit to weekend and bank holiday duties</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Personal &amp; People Development
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.</li>
          
          <li>Flexible approach to service needs</li>
          
          <li>Adaptable to change</li>
          
          <li>Able to work under own initiative</li>
          
          <li>Flexible approach to career pathways</li>
          
          <li>Genuine desire to gain broad experience and a commitment to the rotation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Communication
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to communicate effectively using the English Language</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills Abilities and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice and clinical audit</li>
          
          <li>Able to prioritise work effectively</li>
          
          <li>Can manage change to different rotations at regular intervals</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed problem solving skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team(s)</li>
          
          <li>Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous work experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_6">
          
            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to travel to all rotation sites</li>
          
          <li>Must hold a full driving licence</li>
          
          <li>Able to commit to weekend and bank holiday duties</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Norwich Community Hospital - Rotational Posts</p>
      <p>Bowthorpe Road</p>
      <p>Norwich</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>NR2 3TU</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Norwich Community Hospital - Rotational Posts</p>
          <p>Bowthorpe Road</p>
          <p>Norwich</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>NR2 3TU</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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