Job summary Are you a Band 5 physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to develop your skills at a Band 6 level? Or a Band 6 physiotherapist looking for greater diversity? We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist aspiring to pursue a career within acute hospital and community services. We welcome applicants ready for a Band 6 post or those seeking a development opportunity as a transitional step into their first Band 6 role. We offer a comprehensive Band 6 physiotherapy rotational scheme, which balances the development of specialist knowledge and skills with gaining a diverse experience in a range of care settings. Main duties of the job Our rotational scheme comprises seven desirable areas of clinical practice with each one lasting for nine months. The rotations include: Critical Care and Surgery Rapid Response Therapy Service and Frailty Intervention Team Stroke and Neurological rehabilitation Medicine Therapy Service iCares Community services (Pathway 1) Trauma and Orthopaedics Inpatient rehabilitation (Pathway 2) Each is a friendly team and will offer comprehensive induction and a supportive learning environment. Successful applicants will play an active role in the development of services and will be part of delivering 7-day services including our out of hours respiratory on-call service. Successful candidates will also be part of a cohesive peer group with the opportunity to undertake quality improvement project work to support the objectives of the services, Directorate and Clinical Group. Within this rotational scheme there is an opportunity to request rotations of particular interest and flexible working applications will be supported wherever feasible. Start dates into this role can also be negotiated for successful candidates. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. We have three newly emerging strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 381-CT-7039970 Job locations SWB NHS Trust Sandwell/Birmingham B66 2QT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details, or alternatively contact Suzanne Miles by phone or email. If you are enthusiastic about this role, feel you have the desirable attributes, and like diversity in your role, please apply for this fantastic opportunity. If you would like further details or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Suzanne Miles on 07816533966 or suzanne.milesnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details, or alternatively contact Suzanne Miles by phone or email. If you are enthusiastic about this role, feel you have the desirable attributes, and like diversity in your role, please apply for this fantastic opportunity. If you would like further details or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Suzanne Miles on 07816533966 or suzanne.milesnhs.net Person Specification Experience Essential Sufficient post graduate experience in a rotational post to meet the requirements of the role, including working in an acute hospital environment Working as part of a therapy team and wider MDT Supervision and delegation of work to therapy and support staff Contribution to the education of less experienced staff or under-graduate physiotherapy students Desirable Involvement in clinical audit Participation in emergency duties Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in physiotherapy HCPC registration Portfolio evidence of CPD Person Specification Experience Essential Sufficient post graduate experience in a rotational post to meet the requirements of the role, including working in an acute hospital environment Working as part of a therapy team and wider MDT Supervision and delegation of work to therapy and support staff Contribution to the education of less experienced staff or under-graduate physiotherapy students Desirable Involvement in clinical audit Participation in emergency duties Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in physiotherapy HCPC registration Portfolio evidence of CPD 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. 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. 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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust Sandwell/Birmingham B66 2QT Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)