Job description
Student Physiotherapist - Graduating 2026
IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO HAVE A CHAT!
If you're attending the regional interviews and (hopefully) securing a place on the waiting list, I'd love to speak with you about what happens next and how Vanrath can support you in the meantime.
Even if you're waiting on a permanent start date with HSCNI, there are often opportunities to begin working in a temporary role much sooner than expected. HSCNI are always keen to get talented new professionals started and we can help you make that transition smoothly.
Finishing university is an exciting milestone but it can also feel uncertain, especially when permanent offers and start dates can take months to come through.
Remember, you've already completed your clinical placements and that's valuable, hands-on experience. There's no need to finish university and sit at home waiting.
Let's have a chat about:
Temporary opportunities available right now
How to gain further experience while you wait
Advice and guidance on navigating the HSCNI recruitment process
Key Responsibilities of a Band 5 Physiotherapist:
- Provide quality physiotherapy service within programmes of care to meet each individual patient's specific needs across the HSC supporting the clinical teams.
- Perform physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and a range of physical, psychological and social conditions and determine accurate clinical diagnosis of patients. Undertake assessment, diagnosis and formulation of the physiotherapy aspect of treatment plans.
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and work with regular supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular review of work and record keeping, formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences.
Essential Criteria for a Band 5:
- Recognised degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the HCPC (once graduated)
- CSP or Unison Membership (once HCPC registered)
- Graduating 2026
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Location: Belfast and other Trusts
Salary: £31,049 (Band 5 salary)
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Physiotherapy specific roles, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry - suzanne.lowry@vanrath.com in the strictest confidence.
