Community Physiotherapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Watford is looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Planned Care team. The role involves assessing and treating patients in their homes to optimize their functional ability. Candidates should have experience in community rehab and hold a valid UK driving license. Flexible working options and a comprehensive induction are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a community setting.
• Experience in acute rehab or social services.
• Understanding of community-based pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and interventions to patients at home.
• Collaborate with various healthcare professionals.
• Transport equipment for patients as required.

Skills

Community rehabilitation experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Autonomous practice

Education

Band 6 Physiotherapist qualification

Job description

Overview

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting! Are you a qualified Physiotherapist wanting to further your rehabilitation, organizational and management skills, working with patients in their own homes? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Planned Care team in Watford community. The position offers experience of a mixed caseload of patients with various pathologies, including amputees, neurological/stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, falls/balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions and palliative/end-of-life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients’ potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment. The team is well-established, covers a large area and population size, and the role involves assessing and providing physiotherapy interventions for patients in their own homes, liaising with patients, family, carers and other MDT staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist who has completed core rotations in acute settings as a Band 5 and would like to experience community working. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and interventions to patients in their own home environment to optimise functional ability.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner while collaborating with other physiotherapists, assistants and occupational therapists.
• Transport and/or provide equipment from satellite stores to patients as required.
• Collaborate with the community nurses, complex care and frailty team, GPs, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care and other third-party organisations.

Requirements

• Band 6 Physiotherapist with a desire to work in the community setting.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work (unless disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Experience in acute, bed-based rehab or social services and an understanding of community-based pathways.

Benefits

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

To view benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to the job description, person specification and trust values for the outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.