Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotational


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

This B5 opportunity is for suitable for Newly Qualified Physiotherapists or those graduating before January. Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in over 14 different clinical specialities, including respiratory, cystic fibrosis, critical care, cardiac, vascular, cancer, surgery, paediatrics, medicine, frailty, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, outpatients, and neurology. Experience of working in the acute setting and recent NHS, as a student or therapy support worker, is desirable. We welcome applications from people who have previously undertaken student placements with us. Please make this clear on your application form. Summary of the role: Provide assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of pathologies. Support patient discharges, with the support of the wider MDT. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others. Support students and therapy technicians. Develop a network of relationships with partner agencies to deliver the best possible care for patients across organisational boundaries. Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. All staff are expected to work flexibly to support a 7-day service. Please make sure you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification AND fulfil the specifics below: Essential skills and qualifications: Newly Qualified Physiotherapist, or graduating before Jan 2027. HCPC registered, or in process of applying. Able to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity. Happy working alone, making autonomous decisions, as well as part of a wider team. Good communicator (verbal and written) Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and its systems. Specific reasoning for wanting to work in UHS Therapies given on your application form. Desirable skills: Previous experience working in an acute hospital as a student, or therapy support worker. NHS experience Previous experience working at UHS on a student placement (please reference in employment section of form) Please include the following in your application, failure to do so will mean you may not progress through to shortlisting:1) If you have experience working at UHS on a student placement or as a Therapy support worker, or experience in another acute NHS hospital, please include this information in the employment section of your application 2) In the statement section, please answer the following questions:a) Using an example from your most recent placement or employment, describe how information shared by another professional changed your assessment, treatment plan, or discharge recommendationsb) Describe a situation when your workload changed unexpectedly: how did you reprioritise tasks, who did you communicate with, and how did you ensure patient safety was maintained. Please note:1. Please only apply through this advert if you are newly qualified, if you have post qualification experience please use our alternative advert.2. We are looking for people who can start by January 20273. Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews.4. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst.5. The interviews will take place in person on 12th and 16th October.6. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person.7. We do not accept CV applications.8. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for future B5 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities.9. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications.10. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted.11. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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