Autonomous Community Physiotherapist – Complex Care (NHS)

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Northwich Community Therapy Team on a permanent, part-time basis. You will assess and manage a caseload with complex needs, work within an MDT, and supervise junior staff and students.

Evidence of HCPC registration and NHS/community experience is preferred. The role requires driving and access to your own vehicle; the Trust supports flexible working and provides a laptop as part of remote working

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy.
• HCPC registered (Desirable CSP registered).
• NHS experience; community setting experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicable IT skills; experience with electronic patient records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy and without direct supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Provide individual or group therapy as appropriate; monitor and evaluate progress.
• Develop care programmes to support discharge from service.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and supervise junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate outcomes to relevant disciplines.
• Coordinate with MDT and attend case reviews and internal/external meetings.
• Support safeguarding and obtain informed consent where applicable.

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Northwich Community Therapy Team on a permanent, part-time basis. You will assess and manage a caseload with complex needs, work within an MDT, and supervise junior staff and students.

Evidence of HCPC registration and NHS/community experience is preferred. The role requires driving and access to your own vehicle; the Trust supports flexible working and provides a laptop as part of remote working