Band 6 Physiotherapist- Community

NHS; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Community Therapy and Home First Service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You will provide high-quality assessment, rehabilitation and intervention to adults in their own homes, supporting independence and helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

As part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will manage your own caseload, develop person-centred treatment plans and

Qualifications

• It is HCPC registered and has experience managing a clinical caseload.
• Can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable; committed to high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Specialist Physiotherapist providing high-quality assessment, treatment, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning within multidisciplinary clinical pathways.
• Deliver person-centred care across a range of settings, adapting practice to meet complex patient needs and maximise wellbeing and independence.
• Manage a designated caseload, prioritising referrals and coordinating care in line with service priorities and Trust response times.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, carers and external agencies to ensure a holistic, needs-led approach to care.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practice, maintaining professional standards and supporting high-quality care delivery.
• Participate in and lead clinical case reviews, providing specialist physiotherapy advice and recommendations as appropriate. Support effective service delivery through workload management, delegation and care coordination.
• Supervise Band 5 and unregistered staff, contribute to clinical supervision and deliver training to colleagues and wider services.
• Maintain effective communication using explanation, motivation, negotiation and sensitivity to support positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate Trust values at all times, use resources responsibly and contribute to team development, quality improvement and safe, effective care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Caseload management

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Community Therapy and Home First Service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

You will provide high-quality assessment, rehabilitation and intervention to adults in their own homes, supporting independence and helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

Managing your own caseload, you will undertake holistic assessments and develop person-centred treatment plans to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working within an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors, you will contribute to delivering responsive, patient-focused care and promoting independence.

We are looking for someone who:Is HCPC registeredHas experience managing a clinical caseloadCan work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Has excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skillsIs proactive, resilient and adaptableIs committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

The service operates Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, weekends and bank holidays 8am-4pm.

Successful candidates will be expected to work a range of shifts.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

For further information, please contact Zoe Bell, Operational Lead - Community Therapy Service at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Specialist Physiotherapist providing high-quality assessment, treatment, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning within multidisciplinary clinical pathways.

Deliver person-centred care across a range of settings, adapting practice to meet complex patient needs and maximise wellbeing and independence.

Manage a designated caseload, prioritising referrals and coordinating care in line with service priorities and Trust response times.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, carers and external agencies to ensure a holistic, needs-led approach to care.

Contribute to service development and continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practice, maintaining professional standards and supporting high-quality care delivery.

Participate in and lead clinical case reviews, providing specialist physiotherapy advice and recommendations as appropriate.Support effective service delivery through workload management, delegation and care coordination.

Supervise Band 5 and unregistered staff, contribute to clinical supervision and deliver training to colleagues and wider services.

Maintain effective communication using explanation, motivation, negotiation and sensitivity to support positive patient outcomes.

Demonstrate Trust values at all times, use resources responsibly and contribute to team development, quality improvement and safe, effective care.

About us

About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Operational Lead - Community Therapy Service