Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Physiotherapist x2
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for two Physiotherapists to join our welcoming and successful team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

We have two posts available:

• 1.0 WTE (37.5h) Rotational Physiotherapist - Permanent
• 0.88 WTE (33h) Physiotherapist - Temporary 9 months within one of the rotational clinical areas

The successful applicants will be able demonstrate clinical knowledge relevant to our core rotations in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Critical Care and Frailty.

We are looking for individuals who are flexible to the needs of the service and have excellent time management and communication skills.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service. If you are looking for a busy, yet supportive and friendly department we would welcome your application.

The successful applicants will be supported in their development by Senior Physiotherapists in each clinical area alongside attendance at our Trust Preceptorship Programme. They will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated monthly training sessions for our Rotational Physiotherapists and to receive peer support from rotational colleagues.

Please note that the successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS disclosure. This cost will be deducted from the first salary payment. Further details of the disclosure and barring service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment.

Main duties of the job
To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the Physiotherapy service, under the guidance of more senior staff.
Hours will be worked to support seven day service delivery where appropriate.
This is a rotational post and as such there is a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across a range of specialities, in accordance with workload priorities. May require participation within a community rotation.
To participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend service following completion of a comprehensive training and supervision package.

About us
Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.

Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

Robert Dobbs, Head of Physiotherapy says the following about working in the department:
'I am really proud to lead such a fantastic team. I started as a rotational Physiotherapist at Chesterfield over twenty years ago and I am delighted to still be here! The department is friendly, fair, flexible and is fantastic at supporting and developing staff. I genuinely believe there is no work family quite like ours! Working in the NHS is never going to be without its challenges; however, working with such a wonderful group of people makes it a pleasure.'

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 166-DCSC-8347998
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

• Essential: HCPC Registered / pending; Degree in Physiotherapy / pending

Experience

• Essential: Undergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience; An interest in a broad range of specialities
• Desirable: Undergraduate / Postgraduate Physiotherapy experience within an acute Trust

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques in a range of clinical situations.
• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills across a range of clinical specialities

Personal attributes

• Demonstrate a specific interest in working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills; written, verbal and non-verbal
• Demonstrate a specific interest in and understanding of the role advertised

Trust Values

• Proud to CARE; Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.

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. 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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Physio Professional and Service Development Lead, Stephanie Taylor, stephanie.taylor15@nhs.net, 01246512173

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