Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

12‑Month Secondment / Fixed‑Term Contract

37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, forward‑looking Orthopaedic Therapy Team. You will work closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthopaedic consultants, matrons, ward sisters and the community musculoskeletal team to deliver integrated care. The team is actively involved in research, audit and service development, with plans for physiotherapy‑led pre‑operative clinics and a strong focus on enhancing patient outcomes.

• Provide assessment and intervention to a wide range of orthopaedic patients, including those with physical and cognitive impairments across elective and trauma settings, as well as patients with spinal cord injury.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient‑centred care.
• Contribute to research projects such as the FAME, RaCeR‑2 and OPAL trials and support clinical audits as required.
• Participate in continuous professional development, attend relevant conferences (BOA, CSP, World Physiotherapy Conferences) and share knowledge with colleagues.

• Qualified and HCPC registered physiotherapist.
• Previous experience working within orthopaedics.
• Positive, proactive clinician capable of working flexibly and supporting service development.

Core hours: 8:00 am–4:00 pm. You will work as part of a seven‑day roster.

• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Regular supervision and allocated time for CPD
• Opportunities for research and innovation
• Flexible working policy to support work‑life balance
• Access to multidisciplinary collaboration and specialist training

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – east Norfolk and north Suffolk. For further details or informal visits, contact:
Julie Power, Integrated Therapies Administrator – , telephone 01493 453121.