Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Community Services rated outstanding by the CQC are looking to recruit a 0.8WTE Band 6 Physiotherapist for a permanent post in the West of the city.

The work in the community includes a varied caseload of Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and Neurology conditions. You will have direct access to clinical specialists for support with complex patients. You should be used to working in a multidisciplinary integrated environment, have significant post registration NHS experience and have excellent communication skills.

Therapy provides an comprehensive in-service training program and support staff with their post graduate training. The opportunity to develop leadership skills such as the development and delivery of education, supervision, mentorship, research and service development.

Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of physical/mental health needs in a community setting.

To manage a caseload of community based patients with complex needs using specialist skills and evidence based/patient centred principles.

To supervise/train inexperienced physiotherapists/ assistants/ students working within the service.

This service is a 7 day service, which includes Bank Holiday cover but this is done on a rota basis.

About us
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your substantive line manager.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-1846-DIR
Job locations: Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment.
• Relevant validated clinical courses to post graduate level or equivalent knowledge / experience
• Current HCPC registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file

Desirable

• First line management / Leadership course at post graduate level.
• Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate student supervision.

Experience
Essential

• Significant post graduate experience of physiotherapy in adult rehabilitation at senior level in the NHS
• Experience of supervising / managing / developing junior / assistants through PDR and teaching in the NHS
• Experience of audit in the NHS.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist Band 6 level.
• Experience of involvement in service development.
• Involvement in research
• Experience of working in a Community Setting

Further Training
Essential

• Knowledge of Physiotherapy in a relevant clinical speciality and ability to apply in Community Setting
• Detailed knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to physiotherapy practice with this client group.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application

Desirable

• A working knowledge of the needs of patients with mental health issues.

Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential

• Organisational skills to manage yourself and other supervised staff to contribute to service delivery
• Computer Literate with excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments

Other Factors
Essential

• Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
• Willingness to work flexibly including working outside of traditional normal working hours in accordance with service need.

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. 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 Registration
Applicants 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).

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead West ICT Therapy Team, Susan Steiner Gardner, ssteinergardner@nhs.net, 07785314850

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-1846-DIR
Job locations: Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

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