About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 23rd November 2026
We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotational programme at Barnsley Hospital.
Our programme offers a fantastic opportunity to build your clinical knowledge, confidence and experience across a range of specialties, including:
Medical and Surgical Physiotherapy
Care of the Elderly
Critical Care
Acute Neurology
Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation
MSK Outpatients
Pelvic Health
Paediatrics
Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics
Whether newly qualified or already working at Band 5, our 6 monthly rotations provide experience across a wide variety of patients, clinical environments and multidisciplinary teams.
You will work full time, 37.5 hours per week, as part of our seven-day physiotherapy service, giving you valuable experience of delivering high-quality patient care across the week. You will also be an active member of the physiotherapy on-call service, with appropriate training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence required for this important aspect of the role.
We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive and friendly working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust and we have outstanding levels of staff retention. Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will
Independently assess, plan, prioritise and deliver physiotherapy interventions, using effective clinical reasoning and gaining appropriate patient consent.
Contribute to multidisciplinary care and discharge planning, gathering information from patients, carers and relevant health and social care records.
Communicate effectively with patients, including those with physical, cognitive, mental health or emotional difficulties, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including participation in ward rounds, clinics and case conferences.
Work within CSP, Trust and departmental policies, recognising personal scope of competence and seeking senior guidance when required.
Support and supervise therapy assistants and students, and promote the contribution of physiotherapy across the MDT.
Take responsibility for continuing professional development, including appraisal, supervision, mandatory training, reflection and maintaining a professional portfolio.
Participate in audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement, contributing to the development and monitoring of service standards.
Contribute to the effective running and development of the Physiotherapy service, including administrative duties, meetings and responding flexibly to service needs.
Maintain confidentiality and Health and Safety standards, reporting any areas of concern or non-compliance appropriately.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility of working practice and times
- Participation out of hours work and on call rotas
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development, maintained in a portfolio
- Student placements in core skill areas musculo-skeletal, respiratory, surgery and neurology
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team as a student
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good standard of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety meeting the differing needs of the patients
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
- Able to transport self around and outside Trust to fill duties of the job
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS
Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)
Essential
- Have you left a previous NHS employer under a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)? Please confirm Yes or No. If your declaration is Yes, please confirm the employers name and your leaving date. Please note if your application is successful, you will be asked to provide documentary evidence of your MARS agreement to confirm the details and relevant dates.
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
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)