Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; Ilkeston; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

Appraisal & training

Descripción de la vacante

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT is recruiting a Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to lead and support junior staff across Ilkeston Hospital and additional sites. The role involves education and clinical leadership within an integrated therapy team.

The post focuses on managing a diverse caseload including neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory and elderly rehab, with a planned 08:30–16:30 schedule and weekend shifts on a rota basis. Travel across sites is expected.

Formación

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD and leadership exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Manage clinical caseload across a range of conditions (neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory, elderly rehabilitation).
• Attend therapy meetings and conduct assessments and treatment sessions with the MDT.
• Deliver rehabilitation focused on patient-centred goals and safe discharge home.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Educación

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Band 6 experience

Descripción del empleo

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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.

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

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