Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic individual to join the Physiotherapy Team within the Respiratory and Medical Team as a Fixed term contract part time band 6 Physiotherapist for 5 months. This is a part time post for 33.5 hours a week role.

The post holder will be supported by the band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist

Main duties of the job
To perform assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non professionals.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To participate in continuing professional and service development, and contribute to organisational objectives.

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-CR8354558
Job locations: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post
• Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute in-patient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal and neurology
• Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Knowledge of areas
• Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing
• Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
• Experience in supervision of students and junior staff
• Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role
• Knowledge of Discharge pathways
• Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute NHS Hospital

Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP Membership
• Membership of professional special interest group
• Field work/clinical educator's course
• Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality

Skills, Abilities and knowledge
Essential

• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/ experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post
• Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures to make clinical assessments and diagnosis
• Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
• Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
• Knowledge of Current related legislation (Care Act, H&S, Data P. Act, etc)

Special Circumstances
Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Availability of own car for work use

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Advanced Physiotherapist, Louise Waters, Louise.waters4@nhs.net