Physiotherapist

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their rehabilitation and recovery journey? Do you believe in rehabilitation that empowers people to regain independence, confidence, and wellbeing? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team.

We are expanding our Rehabilitation Community Therapy service and are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and professional Band 6 Physiotherapist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people.

What We're Looking For

• Qualification in physiotherapy
• Experience in community-based rehabilitation or recovery work
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage individuals at varying stages of recovery
• A commitment to holistic, strengths-based rehabilitation

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centred rehabilitation therapy in clients' homes and community settings
• Support clients to develop daily living skills, mobility, confidence, and independence
• Deliver structured intervention plans and monitor progress
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and wider MDTs
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, wellbeing sessions, or community outreach and in-reach
• Promote safety, dignity, and empowerment in every aspect of care

About us

The service has recently undergone an exciting restructure to help support and empower our patients even further with specialities for service development being fundamental in our approach.

What We Offer

• A supportive, forward-thinking rehabilitation environment
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to shape and grow community rehabilitation services
• The chance to create meaningful, lasting impact in people's recovery journeys

Job responsibilities

Work within and adhere to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists Code ofProfessional Values and Behaviour (2011), The Health Care Professionals Council(HCPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision ofspecialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patientsreferred to the service.Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complexconditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.Carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essentialequipment as part of the therapeutic intervention. Specifically assessing issuesrelated to the barriers which prevent the individual carrying out activities of dailyliving e.g. mobility, moving and handling, functional restrictions, activity tolerance,hand eye coordination, positioning, cognitive impairment, social and psychologicalissues, environmental restrictions.Assist the Clinical Specialist in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating thetherapy service.Act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill andexperience in Physiotherapy with a range of physical conditions.Educate other health care professionals, multi agency professionals andtherapy students within the specialty.Work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trust Lone WorkerPolicy.The post holder will be responsible for deputising for the Clinical Specialist asappropriate.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Accredited fieldwork educator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Knowledge of current best practice
• An understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures.
• Experience of supervising junior / support staff
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
• Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems.
• Previous use of computer based data collection system

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Portfolio of documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Able to relate theory to complex clinical situations
• Caseload Management Skills
• Clinical planning and organisational skills.
• Able to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
• Ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines
• A knowledge and practical experience of manual handling.
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Able to take initiative for development purposes
• Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required.
• Implement judgement and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures.
• Experience of project work at departmental level
• Public speaking/presentation skills.
• Ability to lead in a given situation
• Hold an up-to-date UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or able to make alternative transport arrangements.

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team or service.
• An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision.