Job summary Are you looking to develop more specialist skills in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy? This Band 6 Rotational Specialist Physiotherapy post allows you to undertake nine month rotations between MSK Out Patients, Hands, Rheumatology and Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, as well as develop skills in hydrotherapy. Our RUH Therapies department is a modern, forward-thinking and diverse team, with a warm, supportive culture.We celebrate the individuality of our team members, supporting our therapists to grow and thrive in their profession.The successful applicant will need excellent communications skills and will need to demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience in Musculoskeletal specialties relevant to this position, enabling them to work autonomously at a high level, supporting the delivery of our specialist services. The department has a positive approach to CPD and there is an active in-service training and supervision programme, to help successful candidates prepare for, and excel within their role as clinicians and leaders. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will need to be flexible in order to meet the complex demands of the different services. The applicant should have significant experience in MSK outpatients, Orthopaedics (both Elective and Trauma) and experience in treating Rheumatology and Hand Therapy patients. Experience working in busy clinic situations and Hydrotherapy is also desirable. About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per Annam Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427-7007707 Job locations RUH NHS Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service to the clinical areas of Rheumatology Inpatients & Outpatients, MSK Outpatients, Hands and Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics undertaking rotations every 9 months. To participate in Orthopaedic weekend rota. To perform advanced Physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, and peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service to the clinical areas of Rheumatology Inpatients & Outpatients, MSK Outpatients, Hands and Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics undertaking rotations every 9 months. To participate in Orthopaedic weekend rota. To perform advanced Physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, and peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated Person Specification Qualifications Essential Physiotherapy Qualification HCPC Recent relevant Post Grad Training. Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial NHS experience Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling Evidence of Specialist MSK Knowledge Experience of student and physiotherapy assistant supervision Experience of working in relevant musculoskeletal fields Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Hands and MSK Out Patients). Desirable Hydrotherapy Experience Experience with patients with dementia, confusion and patients with physical disability Experience of treating Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia Experience of leading and facilitating groups Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues. Orthopeadic Weekend working Previous band 6 Experience Values Essential Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental. Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring. Helps and co-operates with colleagues ? Pro-active and takes responsibility ? Willing to learn, open to change and Motivated to make a difference Specific Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal Skills Good clinical reasoning skills & up to date with professional and evidence based practice and new research Ability to maintain high levels of concentration when under pressure from competing sources Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Flexible and adaptable Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence in role. Physical skills & emotional effort Essential To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression causes by pain, dementia or limited mobility To be able to frequently care for critically/ terminally/ chronically ill patients and deal with distressing and difficult circumstances often giving unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Physically fit and able to undertake intense physical effort Person Specification Qualifications Essential Physiotherapy Qualification HCPC Recent relevant Post Grad Training. Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial NHS experience Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling Evidence of Specialist MSK Knowledge Experience of student and physiotherapy assistant supervision Experience of working in relevant musculoskeletal fields Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Hands and MSK Out Patients). Desirable Hydrotherapy Experience Experience with patients with dementia, confusion and patients with physical disability Experience of treating Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia Experience of leading and facilitating groups Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues. Orthopeadic Weekend working Previous band 6 Experience Values Essential Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental. Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring. Helps and co-operates with colleagues ? Pro-active and takes responsibility ? Willing to learn, open to change and Motivated to make a difference Specific Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal Skills Good clinical reasoning skills & up to date with professional and evidence based practice and new research Ability to maintain high levels of concentration when under pressure from competing sources Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Flexible and adaptable Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence in role. Physical skills & emotional effort Essential To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression causes by pain, dementia or limited mobility To be able to frequently care for critically/ terminally/ chronically ill patients and deal with distressing and difficult circumstances often giving unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Physically fit and able to undertake intense physical effort 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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address RUH NHS Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)