Band 6 Physiotherapist - Early Intervention Team

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gorleston-on-Sea seeks a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Early Intervention Team. This role involves providing assessments to patients, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in service development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers protected CPD time, generous leave, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Career pathway development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 5 level with multi-pathology patients.
• Significant clinical experience in acute settings.
• Evidence of supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic therapy assessments to patients.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for discharge.
• Participate in service development and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Current Health Care Professions Council registration

Job description

Band 6 Physiotherapist - Early Intervention Team

The closing date is 11 January 2026

BAND 6 PHYSIOTHERAPIST - EARLY INTERVENTION TEAM

Secondment/Fixed Term Contract until November 2026

Up to 37.5 hours per week

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our forward-thinking Integrated Therapy Team, consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and assistants working seamlessly together.

The Early Intervention Therapy Team covers Accident and Emergency, the Emergency Assessment and Discharge Unit and Ambulatory Care primarily.

You will receive protected time for supervision, training and skill development within each specialism provided by supportive clinicians, along with opportunities to build on skills such as student/junior supervision, audit and service development. Individual support is high on our agenda, and we are an inclusive department, experienced in supporting specific needs.

We have a strong reputation for home grown career progression through welcoming every new team member and supporting them to settle, develop and grow.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will be responsible for providing holistic therapy assessments to patients on the emergency floor to support admission avoidance and early therapy input. The caseload consists of patients with a variety of conditions who may also require assessment of social need. Good prioritisation, organisational and time management skills is needed to balance clinical and non-clinical duties.

You will be responsible for liaising with members of the wider multidisciplinary team including the Integrated Discharge Team, Accident and Emergency Department co‑ordinators and specialist teams to facilitate discharge and problem solve therapy related delay. The role also includes triaging and negotiating referrals received from the medical and ward teams to ensure they are appropriate.

You will be responsible for non‑clinical duties, including participating in team meetings, in‑service development, training and supervision of students, assistant staff and Band 5 colleagues. You will be key to being actively involved in the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices using Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures. There will be opportunities to work on group projects with your Band 6 peers.

The Early Intervention Team provides a 7‑day rostered service. The post‑holder would be welcome to take advantage of flexible working and may form a pattern to include a one‑in‑two, or greater, occurrence of weekend shifts.

About us

JPUH is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. Situated on the coast with beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep we are within commuting distance of Norwich City.

The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the Research Department is growing with joint projects ongoing. Our therapists represent the Trust at CSP, RCOT, BOA and BGS conferences.

Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our research and innovation strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy. We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well‑structured supervision and appraisal system, actively encouraging utilisation of training courses (clinical, non‑clinical and leadership skills) with use of CPD funding. We also have a Band 6 peer support group, which incorporates shared CPD time.

You will be supported to provide education to your team but also to our wider workforce. We also support development of our future workforce through our close links with the University of East Anglia, Suffolk College and City College Norwich, providing teaching and placements to apprentices, under and postgraduates.

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for delivering specialist assessment and treatment of patients within the Early Intervention Therapy Team
• To undertake an advanced assessment of patients presenting with complex multiple pathology/social issues who have been identified as fit for discharge within 48 hours. To determine their suitability for discharge, consider alternative options/treatment requirements and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
• To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentations and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner
• To assist with teaching and supervision of new team members and students. Also deliver training to multidisciplinary team
• To assist evaluation of the therapy service provided within the front door specialism and other areas
• To be actively involved with service development within own area and to implement changes in service delivery as required
• To be responsible for proactively coordinating workload alongside other team members, Team Leader and Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• To work a rostered seven-day service within the James Paget University Hospital or in a community setting as required

We offer:

• Training and development opportunities
• Protected CPD time
• Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service
• NHS discounts
• Flexible working options
• Employee celebration - regular staff awards
• International peer support group and celebration events
• Neurodiversity support
• Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
• Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals
• Social events
• On‑site parking
• Recruitment support
• Excellent maternity package

Please see the attached Job Description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department:

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current Health Care Professions Council registration
• CPD record should include evidence of up‑to‑date manual handling, relevant clinical courses and reflections of learning
• Member of special interest group

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience at Band 5 level within a range of areas: patients with multi‑pathology, including dementia, falls, palliative care and bariatric patients
• Significant clinical experience to include acute hospital setting and discharge planning
• Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training and support to other staff or students
• Evidence of reflective learning

  Skills, Abilities and Competencies

  • Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this
  • Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly
  • Recognise own limitations and know when to ask for help
  • Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach
  • Basic IT skills
  • Presentation skills - verbal and written
  • Ability to travel within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Should hold a full current driving licence or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post, including visits to patients' homes with and without patients
  • Evidence of initiative and ability to promote change

  Other

  • Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Professional demeanour and appearance
  • Evidence of interest/motivation for this Band 6 role
  • Evidence of interest/motivation to work within this geographical area for James Paget University Hospital
  • Evidence of motivation in supporting the seven-day working roster sustainability

  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.

  James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust