Information for staff

The BHT Physiotherapy department prides itself in offering enviable opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced physiotherapists as well as support staff.  Currently we have approximately 200 clinical staff across BHT.

The Band 5 rotations (4 months) are extensive and may include the core specialties of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal (MSk) Out-patients, Neuro (acute and rehabilitation) and Medicine for Older People (MFOP). We also offer placements on our regional specialist unit of Burns, Plastics and Hand Therapy and National Spinal Injuries Centre. Unusually we also offer a placement in the Adult Community Healthcare Team.

There are also great opportunities for Band 6s both in static and rotational (9 months) roles.

At present we offer

• A Trauma/ Orthopaedic / MSk out-patients and Burns and Plastics rotation
• A Respiratory rotation which includes ITU at SMH, Respiratory wards, Medical wards, Surgery and ITU/cardiology at WGH
• A Neurology rotation which includes Acute Stroke Unit, Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation, Early Supported Discharge for Stroke and Acute Elderly medicine/ Frailty Unit.

There are opportunities for our Band 6s to become a mentor for undergraduate students following attendance to university mentor training days

All staff have yearly appraisals and work towards shared corporate values and individual goals. Regular mentoring and in-service training is organized by individual teams and the opportunity to learn both in a formal and informal setting is encouraged.