Community Physiotherapist | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Tetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a physiotherapist in Thetford to deliver high-quality care in community settings. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic rehabilitation, and engaging with patients to enhance their quality of life. Applications are welcomed from qualified physiotherapists committed to integrative care and improving patient independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings and rehabilitation services.
• Ability to manage patient expectations effectively.
• Competent in assessing and prescribing exercise programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapeutic interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the integrated team to facilitate early discharges.
• Supervise and support junior staff and therapy assistants.

Skills

Physiotherapeutic interventions

Holistic case management

Health coaching

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Relevant physiotherapy qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in South for a physiotherapist to join our community therapy service in Thetford. You will work with and support a team of friendly, approachable physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and community assistant practitioners. The post will be based at Tree Tops Nursery, Thetford, and will require travelling to see patients in their own homes or in care homes in the surrounding villages.

You will deliver high-quality physiotherapeutic interventions and healthcare to patients within various community settings, including in-reaching on to the in-patient unit as needed. Your role will include providing proactive, holistic case management and rehabilitation, working with patients to set realistic goals. Utilizing health coaching skills, you will actively engage with patients and their families to ensure expectations are appropriately managed.

You will assess and prescribe exercise programmes for patients with conditions such as frail elderly, palliative care, and rehabilitation needs, aiming to promote quality of life and independence where possible.

You will work with the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital and prevent unnecessary admissions. Collaboration with healthcare professionals, statutory, and non-statutory agencies will be essential to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

You will also provide advice, support, and supervision to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.

Join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest rating, and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to receive this accolade.

To apply your physiotherapeutic skills to a diverse patient population in their homes, care homes, or on the in-patient unit. For more detailed information, please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.