Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Location: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, UK
Salary: £29,000 – £40,000 per annum (NHS Band 5 Pay Scale)
Visa Sponsorship: Available (Health and Care Visa)
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Employer: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Join an Integrated NHS Musculoskeletal Service in Shropshire

Are you a passionate and motivated physiotherapist looking for a new challenge within the NHS? Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist to join an innovative and collaborative MSK service delivering high-quality care across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

This unique role offers rotations across key healthcare partners including:

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)

You’ll gain a broad foundation in various clinical settings while growing your skills and exploring potential career paths in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physiotherapy services in outpatient, inpatient, and community settings
Carry out thorough assessments, treatments, and evaluations of patient care plans
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to ensure patient-centred care
Supervise physiotherapy assistants and help support student training
Engage in continuous professional development and clinical audits
Practice autonomously while adhering to evidence-based standards and clinical governance

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience across a wide range of placements including MSK, neuro, respiratory, and orthopaedics
Knowledge of clinical governance, NHS guidelines, and outcome measures
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Desirable:

Prior NHS experience
Participation in audits and patient care improvement initiatives
Special interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Student supervision experience

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

This role qualifies for the Health and Care Worker Visa under the UK’s Skilled Worker route. You must meet the following:

Hold the required physiotherapy qualification and HCPC registration
Meet the NHS national pay scale requirements (minimum salary threshold of £23,200 or more)
Be eligible for UK professional registration

Why Join Us?

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is a forward-thinking organisation offering:

Rotational experience across hospital and community settings
Structured CPD and mentorship
An inclusive, diverse, and supportive work culture
Opportunities to work across multiple NHS trusts and gain specialist MSK knowledge
Commitment to work-life balance and staff well-being

Application Details

Deadline: Rolling (early applications encouraged due to high interest)
Contact:
Beverley Williams – Interim Clinical Service Manager
Phone & Email – Available on NHS Jobs portal or apply link

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