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Rotational Physiotherapist
Wirral On-site 0-2 yrs exp Technology, Information and Internet 1 employees£32k – £39k / year
Clinical ReasoningCommunicationPatient-Centred CarePhysiotherapyRespiratory Care
Requirements
Applicants must have a physiotherapy diploma, BSc, or equivalent qualification recognised by the HCPC, with HCPC registration or registration pending. They should have relevant care experience, experience as a student or qualified physiotherapist, placements in core clinical areas, basic computer skills, and strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunities for Band 5 Physiotherapist on a fixed term basis. There are fixed post of various durations available, the longest until 04 June 2027.
We can offer work in a variety of clinical areas within Physiotherapy including; MSK out -patients, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, paediatrics, and neurology. In addition we have rotations with the Wirral Community Health and Care Trust within transfer to assess and community rehabilitation.
The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS acute settings as a student or qualified Physiotherapist. They should have good clinical reasoning skills, good communication skills and a high level of awareness of patients' needs and patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including; the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-26-837
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Rotational Physiotherapist position available with WUTH.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Rotational Physiotherapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
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Essential
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
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Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including; the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
We can offer work in a variety of clinical areas within Physiotherapy including; MSK out -patients, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, paediatrics, and neurology. In addition we have rotations with the Wirral Community Health and Care Trust within transfer to assess and community rehabilitation.
The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS acute settings as a student or qualified Physiotherapist. They should have good clinical reasoning skills, good communication skills and a high level of awareness of patients' needs and patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including; the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-26-837
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Rotational Physiotherapist position available with WUTH.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Rotational Physiotherapist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
##
Essential
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student physiotherapist with qualification pending)
- HCPC registration (or pending)
- Appropriate experience as a student or qualified physiotherapist
- Previous care experience
- Student placements in a range of core areas: o Respiratory (including HDU/ICU) o Orthopaedics o Musculoskeletal Outpatients o Neurological Rehabilitation
- Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy or similar
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
##
Essential
- Basic computer skills
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including; the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.
Essential
- Basic computer skills
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
Clinical ReasoningCommunicationPatient-Centred CarePhysiotherapyRespiratory CareOrthopaedicsMusculoskeletal PhysiotherapyNeurological RehabilitationComputer SkillsPatient Needs AwarenessCommunity RehabilitationAcute Care
About VISSPO
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