Senior Physiotherapist – MSK RHCH/Cross-Site

We are looking to recruit a rotational MSK Physiotherapist to join our dedicated and motivated team on a part‑time permanent basis. You will work alongside an established team of Physiotherapists who are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing patients, visitors and staff with a high quality and safe environment. Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) both provide a full range of planned and emergency services including accident and emergency, general and specialist surgery, general medicine, intensive care, rehabilitation, chemotherapy, diagnostic services, maternity, neonatal, gynaecology, paediatric care and outpatient clinics.

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• Compassion caring about our patients and our staff
  
• Accountable and responsible, always improving
  
• Respect for all colleagues, patients and their families
  
• Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best
  

Date Posted: 24 March 2026

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 251‑FCSS01369‑PHYSIO‑A

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• Royal Hampshire County Hospital
  
• Winchester
  
• SO22 5DG
  

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• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work within scope of professional practice.
  
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi‑pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills.
  
• Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
  
• To evaluate patients progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. Involve carers with treatment when appropriate, which can involve teaching and assessment of their ability to be involved.
  
• Formulate accurate prognoses, recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialities.
  
• Work within trust clinical guidelines and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
  
• To monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
  
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate this in daily practice.
  
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice.
  
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, gym equipment, patient appliances and aids, adhering to the medical devices policy and ensure that junior staff / assistants attain competency prior to use.
  
• To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidelines at all times with / without the use of equipment / machinery.
  
• To be responsible for maintaining an accurate and up to date record of patient statistics.
  
• To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out treatments and interventions that require exertion of moderate physical effort on a daily basis. This frequently includes heavy patients and confined spaces.
  
• To demonstrate the mental ability to retain concentration and remain focused throughout a working day.
  
• To work as a lone practitioner in accordance with the lone worker SOP. This may be in the form of extended hours, on call, community work, cross site and seven day working.
  
• Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
  

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• Training and Qualifications - Essential
  
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  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Grad Dip Phys or equivalent
    
  • HCPC registration / CSP membership
    
  
  
  
• Training and Qualifications - Desirable
  
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  • Relevant MSc in Physiotherapy
    
  • Other relevant qualifications
    
  
  
  
• Knowledge and Experience - Essential
  
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  • Evidence of recent and continuous appropriate band 5 rotational experience including orthopaedics.
    
  • Demonstrate effective management of own workload and autonomous practice.
    
  • Evidence of undertaking relevant post graduate training/ CPD including reflective practice.
    
  • Knowledge & experience in a wide range of MSK conditions and good awareness of evidence based practice.
    
  
  
  
• Knowledge and Experience - Desirable
  
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  • Previous Band 6 experience.
    
  • Show evidence of doing or have potential to supervise and teach more junior staff, students and other members of the healthcare team.
    
  • Relevant project or service improvement work.
    
  • Interest in research and audit.
    
  • Experience in aquatic therapy.
    
  
  
  
• Skills and Ability - Essential
  
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  • Effective verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills.
    
  • Deputise for more senior therapists.
    
  • Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of all principles surrounding risk management, data protection, consent, confidentiality etc.
    
  
  
  
• Skills and Ability - Desirable
  
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  • Audit experience.
    
  • An interest in management of long term conditions.
    
  
  
  
• Other Specific Requirements - Essential
  
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  • Flexible approach to working hours and site of work.
    
  • Committed to maintaining improving own standards.
    
  • Committed to providing high quality care as demanded through the Clinical Governance Agenda.
    
  • Able to occasionally deal with distressing circumstances pertaining either to patients or colleagues.
    
  
  
  
• Other Specific Requirements - Desirable
  
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  • Able to recognise stress in others & act on it appropriately.
    
  • Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
    
  
  
  

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester

SO22 5DG

Website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/