Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This Physiotherapist role is part of an expanding multi-disciplinary frailty team, delivering care in Proactive Frailty Care Planning Clinics across Buckinghamshire. The post holder will conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs) on moderately frail patients to identify and solve problems. Working autonomously within an MDT, the Physiotherapist will assess therapy needs and provide solutions to help patients lead healthier, more independent lives.
Key responsibilities
- Be part of an expanding multi-disciplinary frailty team.
- Deliver care in Proactive Frailty Care Planning Clinics.
- Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs) on moderately frail patients.
- Autonomously assess therapy needs of patients and provide necessary solutions.
- Provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.
Essential criteria
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post
- Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute inpatient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal and neurology.
- Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning.
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making.
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post.
- Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis.
- Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day.
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards.
- Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention.
Desirable criteria
- MCSP Membership
- Specific formal courses appropriate to post specialty.
- Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours
- Participation in audit and research and development activities
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The opportunity has arisen to be part of our expanding multi-disciplinary frailty team and deliver care in our Proactive Frailty Care Planning Clinics across the six Integrated Neighbour Team locations in Buckinghamshire.
In our Proactive Frailty Care Planning clinics we conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs) on moderately frail patients to identify and solve problems before things go wrong.
The post holder would work as part of an MDT within the clinics but would autonomously assess the therapy needs of the patients and provide the necessary solutions to ensure patients can lead healthier, more independent lives.
Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapist will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines, working as an autonomous practitioner within their own competence; undertaking frailty health assessments and providing appropriate advice on therapy requirements.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
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