Physiotherapist

NHS; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Physiotherapist in the Reablement team. In this role, you'll help individuals regain mobility and independence after medical challenges, including neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. You will create tailored treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold high clinical and ethical standards in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with challenging client groups.
• Experience in interpreting complex situations.
• Ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with personalized therapy plans.
• Work within the Reablement team to promote recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Record-Keeping

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Physiotherapists to join our Reablement team, helping individuals regain mobility, independence, and overall well-being. This role involves working with a variety of conditions, including neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinsons) and musculoskeletal (e.g., arthritis, fractures), as well as supporting patients post-hospital discharge.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with tailored physiotherapy plans.
• Collaborate with the Reablement team to promote recovery and independence.
• Communicate clinical information clearly and empathetically.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals and uphold professional standards.
• Travel to patients homes and care settings as needed.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a forward-thinking local authority committed to creating strong communities and delivering high-quality services. With a One Council ethos, we ensure a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are empowered to thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and professional development, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,626 to £40,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0041-4329

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

Wiltshire Council

Monkton Park

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 1ER

Wiltshire Council

Bourne Hill

Salisbury

SP1 3UZ

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Physiotherapist at Wiltshire Council, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to regain and maintain their mobility, independence, and overall well-being. Working within the Reablement team, youll assess and treat a wide range of conditions, including neurological, musculoskeletal, and post-hospital discharge cases. Your work will directly contribute to helping residents live more independently and confidently in their communities.

Youll be responsible for delivering personalised treatment plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting care as needed. This includes working closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, while upholding the highest standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and professional ethics.

This role requires a proactive, empathetic, and skilled professional who can manage complex caseloads, communicate effectively with diverse client groups, and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment. Youll also support the development of less experienced colleagues and maintain your own professional development in line with HCPC and CSP standards.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Physiotherapist at Wiltshire Council, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to regain and maintain their mobility, independence, and overall well-being. Working within the Reablement team, youll assess and treat a wide range of conditions, including neurological, musculoskeletal, and post-hospital discharge cases. Your work will directly contribute to helping residents live more independently and confidently in their communities.

Youll be responsible for delivering personalised treatment plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting care as needed. This includes working closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, while upholding the highest standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and professional ethics.

This role requires a proactive, empathetic, and skilled professional who can manage complex caseloads, communicate effectively with diverse client groups, and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment. Youll also support the development of less experienced colleagues and maintain your own professional development in line with HCPC and CSP standards.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.
• Experience in interpreting complex situations and behaviours to deliver effective interventions.
• Experience providing supervision and support to less experienced team members.
• Experience communicating clinical and non-clinical information to individuals with communication difficulties or requiring translation.
• Experience in sensitively communicating diagnoses and prognoses to patients.

Desirable

• Experience working in a range of settings, including rehabilitation-based environments.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding in stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to travel daily to visit customers in their homes or other settings.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional weekends and outside standard hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
• Strong record-keeping skills aligned with HCPC and CSP standards.
• Understanding of psychosocial factors in rehabilitation and ability to incorporate them into treatment plans.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining registration requirements.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.
• Experience in interpreting complex situations and behaviours to deliver effective interventions.
• Experience providing supervision and support to less experienced team members.
• Experience communicating clinical and non-clinical information to individuals with communication difficulties or requiring translation.
• Experience in sensitively communicating diagnoses and prognoses to patients.

Desirable

• Experience working in a range of settings, including rehabilitation-based environments.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding in stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to travel daily to visit customers in their homes or other settings.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional weekends and outside standard hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
• Strong record-keeping skills aligned with HCPC and CSP standards.
• Understanding of psychosocial factors in rehabilitation and ability to incorporate them into treatment plans.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining registration requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)