Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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 role is for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join an expanding Rehabilitation Community Therapy service. The successful candidate will provide person-centred rehabilitation in clients' homes and community settings, helping them regain independence and confidence. It involves managing a complex caseload, delivering structured intervention plans, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to shape community rehabilitation services.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Manage a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions, including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
- Carry out specialist assessment and treatment, including prescription of essential equipment.
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Experience and Knowledge
- 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.
- Knowledge of NHS systems.
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
- Skills and Ability
- 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.
- Experience of leading a team or service.
- An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision.
- Education and Qualification
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Experience and Knowledge
- 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.
- Knowledge of NHS systems.
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
- Skills and Ability
- 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.
- Experience of leading a team or service.
- An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision.
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.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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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
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