locality therapist

Shropshire Community Health Nhs Trust; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ludlow is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to join their community therapy team. The role involves providing assessment and rehabilitation services, managing a diverse caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive the best care. This position supports professional development, with opportunities for training and peer support. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Physiotherapy and effective communication skills, along with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Community-based care

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with a degree in physiotherapy.
• Experience managing a caseload and working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide rehabilitation for complex patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients.
• Manage your own and the team’s caseload, including triage of referrals.
• Work closely with nurses, GPs, and social care teams.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Rehabilitation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is committed to fairness, equity and diversity. We provide visa sponsorship for qualified applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa. Applicants must meet the Home Office salary threshold of £41,700, or the national pay scale for clinical posts (£25,000 minimum).

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community‑based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas. We are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve.

Location and Service

The successful candidate will be based at Ludlow Hospital and work across the beautiful south‑west Shropshire as part of our community therapy team. Our pathways include supported hospital discharge, urgent and end‑of‑life referrals requiring a 24‑hour response and routine community therapy. This is a seven‑day service with weekend working on a rota basis.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients with a wide range of conditions and complex needs
• Manage your own caseload and the team’s caseload, including triage of referrals and regular caseload reviews
• Work closely with multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including nurses, GPs, urgent care colleagues and social care
• Provide support to inpatient teams as a locality therapist and ensure continuity of care
• Support and supervise junior and non‑registered staff as a Band 6 clinician

Collaboration and Development

The team works closely with community hospital colleagues and provides continuity to patients, enabling a wide range of skills and knowledge. We are committed to clinical supervision and continued professional development, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for training, peer support and service development locally and county wide.

EEO Statement

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the trust have a good working life and a good work‑life balance.