Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-26-7868521
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/04/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapy Practitioner Rehabilitation - 34 hpw
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2026.
Shortlisting to take place: Monday 6th April 2026.
Interviews to take place: 14th April 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our proactive care and community rehabilitation team in Bradford.
This dynamic, award‑winning service focuses on prevention and early intervention, supporting frail adults in primary care and community settings.
In this role, you will also contribute to our integrated Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Service. You’ll manage a varied, stimulating caseload and be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team with a strong rehabilitation ethos across multiple pathways, including intermediate care.
We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapist with a genuine interest in older adults, proactive care, and rehabilitation. Community experience is essential. Ideal candidates will bring NHS rehabilitation experience, demonstrate flexibility, and show commitment to ongoing development.
In return, you’ll receive comprehensive professional development support, including regular clinical supervision and opportunities to grow within a skilled, forward‑thinking team.
If you are dynamic, compassionate, and eager to deliver high‑quality community care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a defined range of high standard professional duties, within the therapy services.
The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team.
The post holder could have supervisory responsibilities for some assistant workforce staff.
The post holder will have responsibility for participating in the supervision and education of junior staff, and also the supervision and education of student physiotherapists and work experience students.
There are no budgetary or direct staff management responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
The service has a comprehensive in-house training/supervision and support programme in place to develop staff and supports ongoing postgraduate education and dedicated time for personal development.
A British driving licence is essential, as is access to a car with business insurance.
Person specification
other
Essential criteria
- Car owner/Driver – Reasonable adjustments will be considered
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy Studies
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post-graduate experience, including recent NHS work as a Physiotherapist.
- Previous experience working in community settings
- Previous rotations/experience within the Rehabilitation setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Physiotherapy practise
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Clinical Educators course
Desirable criteria
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
- Leadership or management development qualification / courses
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in relevant subject
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Boyes
- Job title
- Therapy Co-Ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 364350
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