Band 5 Community Therapy Physiotherapist.

THE VISA JOBS; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

THE VISA JOBS is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Physiotherapist to provide person-centred rehabilitation in clients' homes and community settings within the Community Therapy North Team. The role focuses on empowering individuals to regain independence, mobility and wellbeing through holistic rehabilitation.

You’ll collaborate with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and the wider MDT while delivering structured intervention plans and promoting safety and dignity in care.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with registration
• Experience in community-based rehabilitation or recovery work
• Strong communication, empathy and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate individuals at varying stages of recovery
• Holistic, strengths-based rehabilitation approach

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
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, wellbeing sessions, or community outreach and in-reach
• Promote safety, dignity and empowerment in every aspect of care

Skills

Physiotherapist qualification

Community rehab experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Motivation skills

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

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 looking for a dedicated, compassionate and professional Band 5 Physiotherapist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people working within our Community Therapy North Team.

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

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

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.

Job responsibilities

Work within and adhere to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines. The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life-limiting illnesses. Carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention. Specifically assessing issues related to the barriers which prevent the individual carrying out activities of daily living e.g. mobility, moving and handling, functional restrictions, activity tolerance, hand-eye coordination, positioning, cognitive impairment, social and psychological issues, environmental restrictions. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and experience in their role. Assist the Clinical Specialist in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service. Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and therapy students within the speciality. Work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trust Lone Worker Policy.

About The Employer

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.