Senior Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 6

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our acute Inpatient band 6 physiotherapy rotation.

This would be an excellent role for a physiotherapist who would like to start to develop their skills at band 6 level, whilst still having the chance to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. The rotation includes posts in the following areas:

• CCSR
• COTE
• Stroke
• Medicine
• AMU

Each rotation is 12 months in length, with the potential to add further specialty rotations over time.

You will be supported to identify objectives for the rotation through a robust appraisal process and will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills during each rotation.

• Assumes responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the clinical area in the absence of the team leader.
• Delivers therapeutic interventions as a specialist clinician, using the principles of physiotherapy.
• Is responsible for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others through CPD, linked to appraisal.
• Organises own caseload and delegates to support workers or other staff members to ensure effective time management.
• Assists the team in the day‑to‑day running of the clinical area.
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to aid effective patient care, taking an active role in team meetings, joint treatment sessions, case conferences, and specialist interest group meetings; makes recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from hospital.
• Works as a specialist practitioner, utilising theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; delivers, evaluates and amends the treatment plan. Includes patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi‑pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions.
• Is required to work weekend and extended hours rosters.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.

Date posted: 19 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa, pro rata if part‑time)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 318‑26‑T0124

Job location:

Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Please see the attached and detailed Job description for the main responsibilities with this job advert.

• Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, non‑verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT
• Work flexibly in response to the…