Harrow Home First- Specialist Physiotherapist

Clch; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CLCH seeks a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist for the Home First Team, covering Brent and Harrow. You will deliver rapid assessment and short-term rehabilitation, enabling safe hospital discharge and home-based recovery.

You will work in a 7-days-a-week service with flexible early/late shifts, within a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care and timely discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• Attendance at specialist CPD activities in Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics or Older People Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for complex conditions.
• Manage varied clinical caseload with advanced reasoning for safe discharge home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care.
• Identify clinical risks and ensure timely escalation when needed.
• Assess and prescribe equipment to support safe mobility and independent living.
• Triaging referrals and supporting meetings to adapt to service demand.
• Provide supervision and education to junior staff and students.

Skills

Complex frailty-related conditions

Advanced clinical reasoning

Goal setting

Joint working with multidisciplinary

Clinical leadership

Safety planning

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Specialist short courses

Professional body membership

Job description

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Harrow Home First- Specialist Physiotherapist

Band 6

Main area Specialist Physiotherapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Sunday) Job ref 824-ONW-8309733

Site Honeypot Lane Health Centre Town Stanmore Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Join Our Home First Team – Specialist Physiotherapist, Band 6

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to patients as they transition from hospital back home?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Home First Team, supporting patients across Brent and Harrow.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide rapid assessment and short-term, intensive rehabilitation for patients with complex health and social care needs. You will play an important role in supporting safe and timely hospital discharges, helping patients regain their independence and continue their recovery in the comfort of their own home.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, working closely with health and social care partners across Brent and Harrow to deliver coordinated, responsive and truly person-centred care.

Our Home First service operates 7 days a week, 8:00am–8:00pm, including bank holidays, with full-time hours worked flexibly across early, late and long-day shifts.

If you are a motivated Physiotherapist who enjoys fast-paced community rehabilitation, multidisciplinary working and helping patients achieve meaningful goals, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex, frailty-related conditions and multiple co-morbidities.
• Independently manage a varied clinical caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning and person-centred goal setting to maximise mobility, independence and support safe, timely discharge home.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and with CLCH specialist services, health and social care partners to deliver coordinated, integrated care.
• Identify and manage clinical risks appropriately, including lone-working considerations, informed consent and timely escalation of clinical concerns.
• Assess, prescribe and order appropriate specialist equipment to support safe mobility, moving and handling, and independent living at home.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the service, including triaging referrals, participating in/chairing multidisciplinary meetings and responding to changing service demands.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and education to junior colleagues, support workers and students, supporting their ongoing development.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
• Member of Professional Body
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post

Experience

• Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
• Experience working with voluntary organisations.

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT skills – Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

Key Attributes

• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to self-motivate
• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict
• To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
• To have a full UK drivers’ license and have use of a car.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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