Community Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in King's Lynn is looking for two dedicated therapists: a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist and a part-time Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist. The position entails conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and a problem-solving approach, with flexibility for dynamic situations. The team values professional growth and operates seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, problem-solving approach to provide quality outcomes for patients.
• Resilience and flexibility in dynamic situations.
• Experience with supervision of staff and students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation.
• Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans.
• Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information.
• Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, and other allied health professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Following recent investment in line with Norfolk and Waveney Urgent and Emergency Care Priorities, our Urgent Community Response (UCR) Therapy Team has an exciting opportunity for 2 Therapists to join our dedicated team. We are ideally looking for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist and a Part time Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist; however we welcome conversations with interested applicants. The post is based in King's Lynn and covers West Norfolk.

The post provides an opportunity for applicants to build on a broad clinical skill base in line with our competency framework to triage and respond to Urgent Community Response and wider pathways across West Norfolk. You will work collaboratively with our community teams and system partners.

Responsibilities

1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, informing the development of a differential diagnosis.
2. Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the Urgent Community Response Team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
4. Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers about assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
5. Adjust explanations to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g., hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment) to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers to enable engagement in treatment/care/management plans.
7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care is co-ordinated appropriately.
8. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate.
9. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded in the appropriate system on a daily basis.
10. Plan and organise specialist services within the Urgent Community Response Team.
11. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment, including using specialist equipment and fine tools.
12. Order equipment and contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
13. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
14. Be exposed to bodily fluids and infectious material on a daily basis, therefore utilising universal precautions and adhering to infection control policies.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, problem-solving approach to provide quality outcomes for patients.
• Resilience and flexibility in dynamic situations.
• Experience with supervision of staff and students is desirable.

Work Pattern and Supervision

The Urgent Community Response Therapy team operates 7 days per week between 08:00 and 20:00. There is a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays. You will receive clinical supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead Therapist and join an experienced, friendly team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Organisational Context

Our base at Park View Resource Centre, King's Lynn is easily accessible from Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and South Norfolk.

Notes and Notices

Our organisation is part of the Norfolk Community Health & Care (NCH&C) NHS Trust. The Trust is proud to be rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026. The merger with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation is noted, with prospective changes to structure and scope of services.

Please note: the selection processes aim to recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Use of AI in applications is monitored, and we aim to ensure applications accurately reflect candidates’ skills.