Internal Applicants Only
Please note this post may close early, should we have a large number of applicants

Band 5 Physiotherapy fixed term opportunity based with the respiratory team- full time 37.5hrs a week (3 month contract from December 2026 to February 2027)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join our rotational band 5 posts (including Hospital in reach and outreach, surgical, medical, orthopaedics, stroke, community, children's and musculoskeletal services). We welcome applications from existing band 5's and students that are due to graduate.

We have a good solid Senior support for all band 5 staff and clear objectives to achieve and each clinical area. Each area has an active in-service training programme and staff are encouraged to take part in continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and management of a designated caseload.
• Reporting to line manager and supported by the wider clinical team

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. For any questions, please contact Kerry Archer on kerry.archer@nhs.net or 01423 555781.

About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Qualifications - Essential

• Registered with HCPC
• BSc Physiotherapy
• Evidence of on-going Professional Development e.g. Portfolio

Qualifications - Desirable

• Evidence of relevant post-graduate training/CPD.

Experience - Essential

• Previous NHS employment / student experience
• Evidence of inter-disciplinary working
• Clinical experience in core areas at undergraduate/postgraduate level

Experience - Desirable

• Previous physiotherapy employment / student experience
• Prior involvement with audit, outcome measurement, objective or standard setting

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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate Hospitals, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/

Contact
Principal Physiotherapist Kerry Archer, kerry.archer@nhs.net, 01423555781