Job summaryAre you ready for a new job and interested in being part of a responsive, innovative and dynamic service, delivering therapeutic patient care in constantly changing environments?
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our band 5 rotation working in friendly teams that are based across the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire locality, within North Derbyshire. on a 12 month fixed term contract.
To deliver high quality physiotherapy treatments to adults with a complex variety of conditions working across a variety of community care/rotational settings within the North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield localities.
To undertake assessments of adults who are referred to the Integrated Care Teams and services requiring physiotherapy input and to be able to adapt to ever changing patient and service needs.
To be an integral member of the Integrated Community Team (ICT) delivering high quality, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing interventions.
To be an active member of the wider Physiotherapy workforce of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and willing to work wherever the service requires.
To be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through maintenance of professional registration, Continuous Professional Development activities and main a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration.
Main duties of the jobYou will rotate between the bedded care, community therapy, Neurological Out patients and out-patient/MSK physiotherapy teams.
This post is an excellent opportunity for a
newly-qualified physiotherapist to develop their skills and knowledge working within supportive environments with access to a preceptorship programme.
You will need to have a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion.
You will require some working in the community and the need to be able to work from different bases you will need a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Some of the teams operate over a 7 day service.
If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise, competent, evidence based clinical care delivery we want to hear from you.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
About usOur purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
DetailsDate posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-7755-26
Job locations: Walton hospital, Walton hospital, Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the HCPC
DesirableExperience & KnowledgeEssential- Varied Clinical Experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Understanding NHS agenda and focus on Community or Neighbourhood working
DesirableSkillsEssential- Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Communication Skills
Personal AttributesEssential- Team Player
- Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable- Delegation of tasks and or supervision of other staff
IT skillsEssentialDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
