Senior Physiotherapist

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will manage a varied caseload, conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to patient needs, working with nursing, medical and therapy colleagues to deliver person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in NHS or UK Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation, mental health and community services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred rehabilitation, assessment and treatment.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously with clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and patient pathways.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and liaise with patients and carers.
• Provide supervision and education to junior staff and students.
• Support service improvement, audits and local protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Physiotherapy qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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
• 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

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy qualification
• HCPC registration

Experience

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

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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.