Autonomous Band 6 Community Physiotherapist (Locum, PT)

HealthJobs Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum flexibility

Varied clinical settings

Supportive team

Autonomous working

NHS experience

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in Croydon, London, is seeking a Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to join a busy NHS-focused team. This locum role is part-time, three days per week, with a five-month duration and potential extension.

You will provide assessments and treatments for adults in community and domiciliary settings, work autonomously, and collaborate with GPs, Social Services, and carers. The role offers locum flexibility, NHS experience, and diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in NHS Community and Domiciliary Physiotherapy is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings is essential.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatments for adults in community settings.
• Coordinate and deliver rehabilitation interventions for adults with complex needs.
• Engage with patients in their homes, residential facilities, and community centres.
• Collaborate with carers, GPs, Social Services, nursing teams and voluntary organisations.
• Maintain meticulous clinical records and prepare detailed reports for continuity of care.
• Operate autonomously and adapt to diverse environments.
• Oversee delegation and supervision of rehabilitation assistants as needed.
• Participate in service development, audits and governance to improve quality.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning and teamwork.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Teaching supervision

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registered

Job description

HealthJobs Ltd in Croydon, London, is seeking a Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to join a busy NHS-focused team. This locum role is part-time, three days per week, with a five-month duration and potential extension.

You will provide assessments and treatments for adults in community and domiciliary settings, work autonomously, and collaborate with GPs, Social Services, and carers. The role offers locum flexibility, NHS experience, and diverse clinical settings.