Bank Physiotherapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in the Greater London area seeks a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist responsible for delivering specialized physiotherapy treatments as part of an unplanned care service. Candidates will manage clinical caseloads autonomously, utilizing their experience to support patient discharge from acute care. The role offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive career support, ideal for individuals looking to contribute to community health services.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing physiotherapy treatment within a clinical setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Determine clinical diagnoses and provide treatment.
• Manage a clinical caseload with high professional standards.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist when required.

Skills

Autonomous clinical practice

Determining clinical diagnoses

Managing clinical caseloads

Evidence-based assessment and intervention

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are seeking a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist to join them.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the delivery of a clinical specialised physiotherapy treatment as part of the Central London Community (Barnet) Unplanned Care Service.

The Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are the leading provider of community health in the United Kingdom covering 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire with over 900 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in seven professional groups – Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists. AHPs are 30% of the clinical workforce at CLCH providing assessment and treatment interventions across the lifespan from birth to end of life care.

Physiotherapists, along with the multi‑professional team, are responsible for the clinical care pathway of service users by undertaking evidence‑based assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. This includes working with patients who have a range of complex needs to facilitate timely discharge from acute care and avoid admission. The service operates over 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm.

Responsibilities

• Determine clinical diagnoses, provide appropriate treatments, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision but with advice and support from Band 7 physiotherapists and other team colleagues.
• Manage a clinical caseload, maintain a high professional standard, and employ specialised knowledge gained from practical and theoretical experience.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist in terms of operational issues and assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients with rehabilitation problems when required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.