Physiotherapist

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Discharge Service team. This role involves assessing risks, delivering tailored therapy interventions, and promoting residents' independence following hospital discharge. The Physiotherapist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support patients in maintaining their health and recovery. Ideal candidates will have UK registration and relevant experience in community physiotherapy. Flexible working options are available between home and office.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or community physiotherapy.
• Ability to plan personalised interventions.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-discharge assessments in residents’ homes.
• Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration

Experience in hospital discharge

Ability to assess risks

Strong knowledge of rehabilitation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 30/01/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Islington

Province Islington

Postal Code EC1P

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team.
• This fast-paced, frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week.
• The Physiotherapist will assess risks, design and deliver therapy interventions, and create personalised reablement plans to help residents maintain independence, recover safely, and achieve their outcomes.
• Flexible working between home and office is offered.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Screen referral documentation and support planning decisions for hospital discharge pathways.
• Conduct post-discharge assessments in residents’ homes, providing physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, independence, or prevent hospital readmission.
• Recommend and facilitate equipment provision, minor adaptations, and alternative strategies for daily living or manual handling.
• Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals, using a strength-based, outcome-focused approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and council policies.
• Provide expert advice on rehabilitation and physiotherapy within hospital discharge pathways.

Skills/Experience:

• Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration.
• Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or community physiotherapy.
• Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, strength-based practice, and outcome-focused care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and professionals.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, minor adaptations, and manual handling.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in healthcare.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: 222 Upper Street, London.
• Flexible working across home and office settings.