Senior Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 6

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our acute Inpatient band 6 physiotherapy rotation. This would be an excellent role for a physiotherapist who would like to start to develop their skills at band 6 level, whilst still having the chance to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. The rotation includes posts in the following areas: CCSR, COTE, Stroke, Medicine, AMU. Each rotation is 12 months in length, with the potential to add further specialty rotations over time. You will be supported to identify objectives for the rotation through a robust appraisal process and will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills during each rotation.

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• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area in the absence of the team leader.
  
• Delivers therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician, using the principles of Physiotherapy.
  
• Responsible for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD, linked to appraisal.
  
• Organises own caseload and appropriately delegates to support workers or other staff members to ensure effective time management and assists the team in the day-to-day running of the clinical area.
  
• Communicates with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to aid effective patient care, taking an active role in team meetings, joint treatment sessions, case conferences and specialist interest group meetings, and makes recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from hospital.
  
• Works as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area utilising theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; delivering, evaluating and amending the treatment plan. Includes patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions.
  
• Required to work weekend and extended hours rotas.
  

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.

By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

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• Generous annual leave allowance
  
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
  
• Competitive bank rates
  
• Discounts at local shops and restaurants
  
• Access to two on-site nurseries
  
• Discounted public transport
  
• Reward and recognition
  
• Range of health and wellbeing initiatives
  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

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• Date Posted: 19 February 2026
  
• Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
  
• Band: Band 6
  
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
  
• Contract: Permanent
  
• Working Pattern: Full-time
  
• Reference Number: 318-26-T0124
  
• Job Locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
  

Essential

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• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
  
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others
  
• Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
  
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
  
• Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
  
• Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
  

Desirable

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• Valid UK Driving License
  
• Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
  

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).

Employer Name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

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