Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Rehabilitation Navigator

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist Rehabilitation Navigator to manage holistic assessments and discharge planning in Milton Keynes. This vital role supports community health services, demands experience in community or acute settings, and involves overseeing Band 5 therapists. Attractive benefits include flexible working, competitive salary, and in-service training opportunities, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Buying and selling of annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Staff wellbeing zone

Recovery College courses

Staff networks

Childcare vouchers

Travel discounts

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of holistic assessments and discharge planning advice.
• Collaborate with integrated discharge and therapy teams.
• Supervise and support development of Band 5 therapists.

Skills

Ability to manage workload

Experience in community or acute settings

Experience managing triage of referrals

Experience completing risk assessments

Understanding of supported discharge pathways

Car owner/driver

Experience in frailty, inpatient and neuro settings

Experience working in an NHS setting

Education

Current HCPC registration

BSc or BA in Physiotherapy

Membership of a recognised professional body

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job Summary

Home First are excited to advertise a Band 7 Physiotherapist Rehabilitation Navigator role. This fixed‑term contract is designed to meet winter pressures and to trial the navigator role; evaluation will shape future rehabilitation services.

Main Duties (Responsibilities)

• Support the delivery of Home 1st Planned and Unplanned Care services, providing highly specialist holistic assessments and person‑centred discharge planning advice to patients requiring supported discharge from Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH).
• Collaborate with MKUH integrated discharge and therapy teams to manage discharge plans for transfer to community‑based inpatient Seacole beds.
• Liaise with other Home 1st teams, Milton Keynes Council social care teams and partner organisations to triage, allocate and expedite referrals.
• Provide sign‑posting advice and improve the flow of patients into community services.
• Appropriately manage clinical risk, maintain waiting lists and conduct risk assessments to safeguard patients.
• Prescribe, order and review equipment needed for supported discharge and ensure safe, competent use of all appropriate equipment.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings at MKUH, the Virtual Ward and other relevant groups to represent community services and influence discharge decisions.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and contribute to service audit to assess effectiveness of clinical pathways.
• Supervise and support the development of Band 5 therapists on rotation.

About us

We offer coaching, daily debriefs, remote working options, regular 1:1 formal and informal supervision, peer group CPD sessions, and in‑service training. Our modern office hub supports multi‑disciplinary collaboration, and we provide ICT laptops, mobile phones, uniform and mileage expenses.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Buying and selling of annual leave
• Attractive pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support for personal life
• Staff wellbeing zone with online health programmes
• Recovery College health and wellbeing courses
• Staff networks
• Discounts and savings via Vivup
• Childcare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Travel discounts

Details

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term (4 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 333‑D‑MK‑CM‑1174

Job Locations

Home 1st, Bletchley Community Health Services
Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EN

Person Specification (Experience)

• Ability to manage own workload and make autonomous decisions
• Experience working in community or acute settings
• Experience managing triage of referrals or waiting lists
• Experience completing risk assessments
• Understanding of current guidance for supported discharge pathways
• Car owner/driver
• Experience in frailty, inpatient and neuro settings
• Experience working in an NHS setting

Qualifications (Essential)

• Current HCPC registration
• BSc or BA in Physiotherapy
• Membership of a recognised professional body
• Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to the role

Desirable

• Completion of a rehabilitation or frailty specific educational course, or willingness to work towards MSc or equivalent BSc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome to apply. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Home 1st, Bletchley Community Health Services
Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EN
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work