Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a static Musculo-skeletal physiotherapist in our vibrant, busy, city-centre clinic in Worcester. The local team includes a wide range of experienced practitioners, including Advanced Practitioners. In addition, support will also be accessible from other band 5s already based within the trust. We also have strong, established links between service partners within the county. The Trust provides a structure offering career mobility, coaching and/or mentoring. There is great potential for career growth, learning new skills and being involved with some exciting clinical developments.

This role is for a full-time, permanent post.

Hours of work: 37.5 Monday-Friday (flexible working opportunities considered).

Main duties of the job

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified band 5 physiotherapist as regular supervision and training is provided. We have a robust training schedule and professional development opportunities. This role provides a great opportunity for an ideal foundation for anyone wanting to progress their skills in this dynamic area of physiotherapy.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Wide range of supportive staff networks.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted: 15 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9798-1325

Job locations: Crowngate Physiotherapy Clinic

48 - 49 Friary Walk

Worcester

WR1 3LE

Job description

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of specialties.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address: Crowngate Physiotherapy Clinic

48 - 49 Friary Walk

Worcester

WR1 3LE

Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers