Job summary We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our welcoming and successful team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.Together we are proud to deliver the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The successful applicant will be able demonstrate clinical knowledge relevant to the core rotations in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Critical Care and Frailty. We are looking for an individual who is flexible to the needs of the service and who has excellent time management and communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service. If you are looking for a busy, yet supportive and friendly department we would welcome your application. The successful applicant will be supported with their development by more senior staff in each of the different clinical areas. They will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated training sessions for our rotational physiotherapists which happen monthly and to receive peer support through our buddy system. Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS disclosure. The cost will be deducted from the first salary payment. Further details of the disclosure and barring service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment. Main duties of the job To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the Physiotherapy service, under the guidance of more senior staff. Hours will be worked to support seven day service delivery where appropriate. This is a rotational post and as such there is a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across a range of specialities, in accordance with workload priorities. May require participation within a community rotation. To participate in the respiratory on-call service following completion of a comprehensive training and supervision package. About us Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work. Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. Robert Dobbs, Head of Physiotherapy says the following about working in the department: 'I am really proud to lead such a fantastic team. I started as a rotational Physiotherapist at Chesterfield over twenty years ago and I am delighted to still be here The department is friendly, fair, flexible and is fantastic at supporting and developing staff. I genuinely believe there is no work family quite like ours Working in the NHS is never going to be without its challenges; however, working with such a wonderful group of people makes it a pleasure.' Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-DCSC-6869736 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities For the full duties and requirements of this post please refer to the job description and the person specification. You will be required to attend for a face to face interview on Thursday 6th March 2025 and be available to begin work for our May rotation. Job description Job responsibilities For the full duties and requirements of this post please refer to the job description and the person specification. You will be required to attend for a face to face interview on Thursday 6th March 2025 and be available to begin work for our May rotation. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oHCPC Registered / pending oDegree in Physiotherapy / pending Experience Essential oUndergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience oAn interest in a broad range of specialities Desirable oUndergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience within an acute Trust Skills & Knowledge Essential oDemonstrate an understanding of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques in a range of clinical situations. oDemonstrate good clinical reasoning skills across a range of clinical specialities Personal attirbutes Essential oDemonstrate a specific interest in working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital oDemonstrate excellent communication skills; written, verbal and non-verbal Desirable oCar driver / access to transport for on-call purposes / community working. Trust Vales Essential oProud to CARE; Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oHCPC Registered / pending oDegree in Physiotherapy / pending Experience Essential oUndergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience oAn interest in a broad range of specialities Desirable oUndergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience within an acute Trust Skills & Knowledge Essential oDemonstrate an understanding of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques in a range of clinical situations. oDemonstrate good clinical reasoning skills across a range of clinical specialities Personal attirbutes Essential oDemonstrate a specific interest in working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital oDemonstrate excellent communication skills; written, verbal and non-verbal Desirable oCar driver / access to transport for on-call purposes / community working. Trust Vales Essential oProud to CARE; Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)