Senior Physiotherapist

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career progression

Learning & development

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Equality & Inclusion networks

Descripción de la vacante

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join City Community Hospital. You will support rehabilitation across inpatient wards, focusing on older adults to maximise independence and outcomes.

You will assess and treat older people, manage a varied caseload, and supervise junior staff. Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge, contribute to service improvement, and maintain high standards of governance and documentation.

Formación

• Physiotherapy qualification
• HCPC registration required

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, assessment and treatment to support recovery, independence and safe discharge.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimise outcomes and ensure seamless patient pathways.
• Develop and implement effective discharge plans, liaising with patients, carers and external agencies to support ongoing care needs.
• Provide clinical guidance, support and education to colleagues, students and patients and carers, promoting best practice across the service.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit and the development of local protocols to enhance patient care and service performance.
• Maintain effective risk management, safeguarding, governance and documentation standards to ensure safe, compliant and compassionate care delivery.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Ability to work across settings

Educación

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

Job summary Ready to take the next step in your physiotherapy career within a forward-thinking rehabilitation service? An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at City Community Hospital, Oxford. We are looking for a proactive Physiotherapist to support rehabilitation across our inpatient wards, helping older adults maximise their independence and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will have experience in the assessment and treatment of older people, including rehabilitation, falls prevention, frailty and long-term conditions. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Work alongside nursing, medical and therapy colleagues to deliver person-centred care, promote safe discharge and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will also support the supervision and development of junior physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants and students. Our Community Hospitals provide a supportive therapy environment, with access to experienced allied health professional leadership, peer support and development opportunities. As part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Ageing Well programme, you will contribute to innovative rehabilitation services that support patients to recover well, remain independent for longer and achieve their goals. Join us and make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, assessment and treatment to support recovery, independence and safe discharge.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop, implement and review treatment programmes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary, community and acute teams to coordinate care, optimise outcomes and ensure seamless patient pathways.
• Develop and implement effective discharge plans, liaising with patients, carers and external agencies to support ongoing care needs.
• Provide clinical guidance, support and education to colleagues, students, patients and carers, promoting best practice across the service.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, quality initiatives and the development of local protocols to enhance patient care and service performance.
• Maintain effective risk management, safeguarding, governance and documentation standards to ensure safe, compliant and compassionate care delivery.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Successful applicants need to be able to travel independently between sites and to patients own homes to complete assessments and may be required to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.

About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team". Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent". At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 267-CH8370280

Job locations: City Community Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JU, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Physiotherapy qualification
• Essential: HCPC registration

Experience

• Essential: Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Good knowledge of rehabilitation, mental health & community services

Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Essential: Ability to function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, patients homes, care homes, clinics etc.)

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust

Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Nico Mendiola, [e-mail], 01865902870

Applicants are considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice applies.