Band 6 Band 6 Occupational/Physiotherapist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Community Independence Service (CIS). The role involves supporting older adults in maintaining independence and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include carrying out personal care, safe moving and handling, and participating in service development. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, with the service operational 7 days a week, from 8 am to 8 pm.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out day-to-day care of patients within their own home environment.
• Experience of care in a community setting is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to review and adjust prescribed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults to live independently in their community.
• Participate in audits and contribute to service development.
• Carry out safe moving and handling of patients.
• Participate in service development projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Experience in community care

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Community Independence Service (CIS) and support older adults in Hammersmith & Fulham to live independently.

You will join a committed, multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality patient care across the Home First / Discharge to Assess pathway. Working alongside therapists, healthcare assistants, coordinators, Rapid Response, Reablement and Social Care colleagues, you will support safe and timely discharges into the community. The service is co‑located with LBHF Adult Social Care in Hammersmith and works closely with Charing Cross Hospital and other local acute partners. You will also be connected with peers across Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea, contributing to service development and partnership working.

Core Responsibilities

1. Carry out day‑to‑day care of patients within their own home environment, such as personal care, medication prompting, toileting and meal preparation.
2. Carry out safe moving and handling of patients with the use of equipment prescribed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, for example rollator frame, sara steady, re‑turn and hoist.
3. Review and adjust basic equipment that has been prescribed and installed by Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists, for example mobility aids or toilet frames.
4. Take observations (for example blood pressure and temperature) after completing the appropriate competency, NEWS2 scoring and early identification and escalation of the deteriorating patient.
5. Participate and contribute to audits, service development and projects associated with improving the quality of service of CIS.

Requirements & Skills

You will have excellent communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to be adaptable, flexible and reliable as changes to your caseload and patient visits may happen on a daily basis. You will therefore require good organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively. Experience of care in a community setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

Working Hours

The service is operational 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm. Hours of work for therapists will vary within these hours.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

The Trust provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham) and employs over 5,000 staff, of whom 59 % are BME. The Trust’s turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500 m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board.

Application Details

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.