Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health service provider is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Physiotherapist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The position involves managing clinical conditions, supporting junior staff, and developing leadership skills within a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC, with varied Band 5 experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Band 6 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological and orthopaedic.
• Work as part of an integrated team with various health professionals.
• Carry own clinical caseload and attend regular therapy meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Registered with HCPC

Leadership or management course

Job description

Go back Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

The closing date is 20 May 2025

We have an exciting 12 month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for an experienced Community Physiotherapist who would like to extend their leadership and managerial skills whilst guiding and supporting more junior members of the team.

You will have the opportunity to develop skills in education and clinical leadership within this role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, team player to join the Derby City Core Therapy team.

If you are a Physiotherapist who is motivated to achieve you full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include managing a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological, orthopaedic (trauma and elective), respiratory and elderly rehabilitation.

You will be working as part of an integrated team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers, Therapy Support Workers, and alongside Social Care, Nurses, Enhanced Clinical Practitioners, Care Coordinators, ACPs and other specialist services.

Main duties of the job

Our Integrated Care Services Teams are enthusiastic with a breadth of experience and a shared goal to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.

All team members are expected to carry their own clinical caseload, attend regular therapy meetings and undertake individual and joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions with members of the MDT where appropriate.

Rehabilitation is delivered to patients in community settings with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and preventing hospital admission or facilitating discharge home.

You will be able to develop your knowledge and experience around Falls and Frailty, and will also have the opportunity to work with the unplanned Therapy team to prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge.

The Core Therapy hours are between 8.30am and 4.30pm, however we support Community First which is a service 7 days a week between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm. Weekend and bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Varied Band 5 experience
• Evidence of CPD
• Leadership or management course
• Band 6 experience

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge of NHS agenda and the importance of partnersip working
• Community Experience

Skills and Attributes

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Leadership and organisational skills

Other

• Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derby City in order to carry out required duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT