Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 27 days+Bank holidays

Training opportunities

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme

Diversity networks

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for Ilkeston Hospital, with duties across Bennerley Fields Centre and Ripley Hospital. The post includes clinical leadership responsibilities and opportunities to develop education skills within an integrated team.

You will manage diverse caseloads, lead junior staff, and work across community sites to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience with Band 6 level leadership/management.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Experience across community settings and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior therapists within Pathway 2 Therapy.
• Manage a clinical caseload across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to plan patient care.
• Support education and clinical leadership developments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

MDT collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Leadership course

Band 6 experience

Job description

Main area Community Physiotherapists Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To include weekends on a rota basis) Job ref 842-CCS-7955-26

Site Ilkeston Community Hospital Town Ilkeston Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced 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 Pathway 2 Therapy Team. The post will be based at Ilkeston Hospital, with an expectation that you will also work across our additional sites at Bennerley Fields Centre and Ripley Hospital.

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, 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 manage 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 with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and facilitating discharge home.

The Therapy hours are between 08:30 and 16:30, with weekend hours covering from 08:00 - 18:30 worked as early and late shifts. Bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.

Working for our organisation

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

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

Our vision

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values

• To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
• To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities
• To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities
• To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
• To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.

Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.