Physiotherapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a skilled physiotherapist for a community care role across Leeds. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule focusing on patient care and rehabilitation in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The role involves home visits and collaboration with care staff to enhance patient independence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount sites access

Clinical supervision and training

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults in a community setting is essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility in working hours and travel across Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy interventions on a rotational basis from 8am to 6pm.
• Work closely with patients for assessment, planning, and delivery of care.
• Support care home managers and staff in rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient-Focused Care

Communication

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Are you a physiotherapist experienced in working with adults? Are you passionate about working in a community role? Do you believe in providing the best care to every person in Leeds?

We welcome your application to join our community care bed (CCB) team across Leeds. Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving hospital, but a temporary stay in a setting that is a homely environment that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required.

The Community care beds do this, enabling early discharge from hospital and reducing hospital admissions. The CCB service delivers complex care whilst empowering patients as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. When you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal developmental plan that supports your learning style.

We provide training, clinical supervision, and access to a peer support network. We also offer career progression pathways to develop your clinical, leadership, and preceptorship skills. The community care beds service operates on a shift pattern and covers 7 days a week.

Based in Yeadon, you will be expected to work across all 4 hubs in the city as required. Therefore, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. This post is 18.75 hours per week, offering some flexibility in days and times.

Main duties of the job

You will provide therapy interventions between 8am and 6pm, 7 days a week, on a rotational basis. Your role will involve working with colleagues to assess and provide physiotherapy interventions and advice as required.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with registered nurses, occupational therapists, technical instructors, and support staff. You will support care home managers and staff, delivering and facilitating rehabilitation to help patients achieve their goals and manage their own care.

You will work closely with patients and their families in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and care programs, using person-centred techniques to promote involvement and empowerment. Your aim is to improve recovery and increase independence by working with the team to achieve patients' goals.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. Our culture is based on core values, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. In our recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk, under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment depends on proof of the right to work in the UK—such as UK or Irish citizenship, the EU settlement scheme, or a valid work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored, please consider your eligibility before applying.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.