Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £30.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S65 2AJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0075-25-0021 |
Summary
Duties Include To undertake detailed patient assessments to formulate accurate diagnoses, set personalised goals, and develop treatment plans using clinical reasoning and negotiation skills to gain informed consent. To administer physiotherapy treatments using specialist techniques such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, and therapeutic handling, adjusting plans based on patient progress while documenting in line with professional standards. To maintain responsibility for the safe use of physiotherapy equipment; support and supervise junior or non-physiotherapy staff in competency and correct usage of equipment such as appliances, electrotherapy tools, and mobility aids. To manage an independent caseload effectively, including prioritising treatments, discharging patients when appropriate. To lead or support service projects, deputise for senior staff, and delegate duties as appropriate. Provide guidance to junior staff, ensure adherence to protocols, and always maintain high professional standards. To offer holistic, individualised advice that may include alternative approaches to daily activities, the use of assistive technology or mobility aids, and environmental adaptations all tailored to help patients achieve greater independence and reach their rehabilitation goals. To work as part of a multi-professional team to help holistically treat the service user. To actively involve service users and their carers (where required) in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual, and religious needs and preferences. To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers