Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our integrated inpatient therapy service as part of the Care of the Elderly therapy team, working cross site at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Therapy Team, consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support workers, play a fundamental role in person-centered care, with a focus on therapy intervention to promote function and wellbeing, as well as safe and effective discharge planning and pathway decisions.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, motivated to develop their own skills and that of the service, and provide high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy across the care of the elderly wards.

They will be motivated to deliver specialist knowledge, whilst developing and supporting colleagues alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital, supporting flow and positive risk taking. The successful candidate will need to have experience in managing and be able to take a lead in discharge planning, for both acute and complex patients.

They will form an integral part of the senior leadership team and can expect on-going support to further both personal and professional career development. The post holder would be required to contribute to the respiratory on call, weekend and extended hours rota.

Main duties of the job
The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.

The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.

When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call.* For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites.

About us
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
(pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0522
Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities of this post are detailed in the enclosed job description and person specification attached with this advert

Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
• Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
• Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence-based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
• Demonstrate the ability to network with other professionals and set up close working relations
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.

Desirable

• Work flexibly in response to the change.
• Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
• Drive a trust owned or privately owned vehicle with or without patients and /or escort present and /or equipment locally, except if disability or medical condition preclude driving demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Therapist COTE, Jess morgan, jessica.morgan30@nhs.net, 03004228596

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.