Job summaryBand 6 Experienced Physiotherapist - Trauma & OrthopaedicsThis is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for 12 monthsWe are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to undertake a secondment into our Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team.
The successful applicant will work onsite at the Royal Berkshire Hospital covering both elective and trauma orthopaedics, as well as day surgery.
We operate Monday-Friday 8:00-16:00, with an evening service that is rostered within the team. There is also a weekend orthopaedic service you will be expected to contribute to.
Main duties of the job- To be an experienced Physiotherapist delivering patient centered, caring therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
- To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, with support from your supervisor.
- To use your physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide specialist support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
- To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in the Therapy team.
- To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development in Therapies and the Trust.
About usThe Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country.
The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.
The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:
Compassionate,
Aspirational,
Resourceful,
Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number193-8174117NCG
Job locationsRoyal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person SpecificationKnowledge, skills and experienceEssential- NHS experience across all core clinical areas
- Experience of working within Orthopaedics
- Understanding of current evidence base
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Desirable- Experience of working in Orthopaedics for 1 year
EducationEssential- HCPC Registered
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable- Additional Courses in relevant field
- Involvement in research/service development
Person SpecificationKnowledge, skills and experienceEssential- NHS experience across all core clinical areas
- Experience of working within Orthopaedics
- Understanding of current evidence base
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Desirable- Experience of working in Orthopaedics for 1 year
EducationEssential- HCPC Registered
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable- Additional Courses in relevant field
- Involvement in research/service development
Disclosure 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Team Lead Physiotherapist for Orthopaedics
Vaughan Root
vaughan.root@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183226513
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number193-8174117NCG
Job locationsRoyal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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. 
