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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Physiotherapist - Rotational

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is inviting applications for permanent rotational band 5 Physiotherapy roles.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Physiotherapist Rotation Program offers excellent opportunities on which to build the foundations of your career. The rotations cover a broad range of specialties including all core areas of physiotherapy, as well as some specialist areas not offered on many programs. You would be working in a friendly environment, supported by highly experienced senior clinicians and CPD. Involvement in audit and service improvement are actively encouraged. All new graduates are supported by the trust's preceptorship program.

Rotations are of 4 months duration across a range of specialties including:

o Respiratory Care- Medicine, Surgery & ITU/HDU

o Cardiology

o Acute Medical Unit and Older People's Medicine

o Neurosciences

o Oncology and Haematology

o Trauma & Orthopaedics

o Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Hand Therapy

o Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Spinal and Rheumatology

o Pelvic and Maternal Health

o Paediatrics

Bank, and fixed term opportunities may also be available.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will work within teams of Physiotherapists and Assistant staff undertaking a variety of non-clinical and clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy services to our patients. You will:

1. Be responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients with a variety of conditions within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

2. Be required to assess and manage your own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain own records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patients may present with a range of complex needs, such as multi-trauma, multi-pathology, altered perception and communication difficulties.

Participation in the out-of-hours rotas for on call, weekend and Bank Holiday working is a requirement of the post, after full training and this is well supported initially.

Participation in 7-day rotas will be required and in some rotations extended days.

Interview date: 9th and 10th Dec 2026

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

234-26-F0611-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapy Services Manager

Sarah walkeden

[email protected]

01603286992

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

234-26-F0611-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

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