Job summary
27 Hours Per Week

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our exciting Community Therapy Team within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This team provides therapy for adults with a very wide range of conditions in the community setting. A dedicated part of the team in-reaches into the Rotherham Hospital Emergency Department, to prevent admissions.

The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers and works closely with a wider MDT of nurses, nursing support workers, social workers, voluntary sector and care staff.

The team provides a 7 day service and there will be an expectation to work weekends as part of a rota.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a community setting and be used to a holistic approach to assessment and planning with a very patient centred ethos. Other requirements are good clinical risk management, equipment assessment and provision, and excellent communication skills.

We have a strong commitment to supervision, PDR, CPD, student and staff training.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

For Further information contact:
Hayley Dyson - 07786854584

Main duties of the job
This role involves working within the Community Therapy Team pathways which includes delivering assessment and treatment within patient homes. There will be an expectation of flexibility to work throughout the Community Therapy Team which may include supporting the Urgent and Community Hospital Avoidance Team pathways.

The role will specifically provide the following:

• Independently provide generic therapy assessment for patients under the care of the Community Therapy Team.
• Implement and evaluate therapy interventions for patients relating to their treatment in line with specific condition pathways.
• Provide specific Physiotherapy assessment with regards to Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Respiratory assessments linking in with Long Term Conditions and multiple co-morbidities. Assessment and intervention will include: transfers, mobility, equipment provision, adaptations, moving and handling risk assessments and onward referrals. Following a patient centred approach.
• To input accurate patient data onto the EPR system.
• To organise and plan own caseload and others to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise in consultation with the team where appropriate.
• Leadership with delegation, support and supervision of therapy staff where required e.g. induction of new staff/staff supervision/student mentorship.
• To be an active member of the team in service development, supporting implementation of change.

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-09-097

Person Specification
Communication and Relationships

• Essential: Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Essential: Skills and ability to motivate and support others

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working with older people
• Essential: Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Essential: Experience of working within a multi-professional
• Desirable: Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students

Qualifications

• Essential: Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Essential: Current HCPC Registration
• Essential: Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
• Desirable: Membership of Professional body
• Desirable: Postgrad qualifications relevant to physiotherapy/Rehabilitation

Knowledge

• Essential: Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Essential: Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Essential: Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and utilise where applicable
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory frameworks including NSF, NICE, Information/clinical Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for patient care
• Essential: Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
• Desirable: Management of respiratory conditions or willingness to undertake further training
• Desirable: Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking, sharing and utilising best practice

IT Skills

• Essential: Demonstrates skills and ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis

Analytical and Judgement

• Essential: Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
• Desirable: Ability to identify need for service development

Planning and Organising

• Essential: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, junior and support staff workload and meet required timescales

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: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Hayley Dyson
hayley.dyson1@nhs.net