Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7498028/430-CC25-402A |
Summary
Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist
Department: Inpatient Therapies
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hoursper week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for a dynamic enthusiastic physiotherapists to join or cohort of rotational band 6's on a permanent basis. The rotations are 8 months in length and cover the following areas:
• Respiratory - Respiratory medicine including NIV, General Surgery including ERP programme & ICU.
• MSK Outpatients including hydrotherapy
• Inpatient Orthopaedics - Trauma and Elective
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Acute assessment & Frailty team
• MSK outreach and domiciliary service
Working as part of a dedicated & skilled Therapy Services team, you will be providing a holistic therapy approach to patients in both an inpatient & outpatient setting. There is a strong expectation to collaborate with all members of the MDT to ensure the complex needs of patients are always at the centre of your care.
If you have the desire to be part of a team that will be developing Therapy Services in Milton Keynes and a strong commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Sturgeon, Inpatient Therapy Service Lead at 01908 995432 or Laura.Sturgeon@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: W/C 27.10.2025
• To provide advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
• To hold responsibility for own case-load and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not regularly evaluated.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to Therapy Lead or Therapy Service Lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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We have a dedicated Therapy practice education team whose role is to support staff and student development. Previous experience as a Band 6 or 5 Physiotherapist is essential. An ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential. Demonstratable skills in service development are desirable, along with a keen interest in educating fellow healthcare colleagues.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on-call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required). The post holder will also work within a 7-day service whilst on rotation with the Acute Assessment & Frailty team, and cover weekend shifts whilst on rotation on the Acute Stoke Unit.
A programme of leadership development sessions is available as well as the opportunity to be involved in the education of the MDT, appraisal mentor and service development projects.
MSK outpatients runs extended hours during the week. Car driver is essential for MSK outreach and on-call services. It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
Clinical:
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
Professional:
• To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
Organisational:
• To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of band 5 staff, students and assistants on a daily basis, in conjunction with the Lead Therapist for each clinical area as required.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025