Senior Physiotherapist

NHS; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Woodbridge is seeking a dedicated band 6 Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality patient care in home settings. This permanent role offers 30 hours per week and emphasizes flexibility. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in therapy and a commitment to patient-centered care. Benefits include generous annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata)

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising staff and students.
• Experience of working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard patient care in patients' homes.
• Ensure seamless flow of patient care between hospital and community settings.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

Ability to travel using own transport

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist

Health Professions Council Registration

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Woodbridge Community Team. We are looking for an experienced band 6 Physiotherapist who is passionate, committed, innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated to delivering high quality care within patient's homes.

This is a permanent contract for 30 hours per week, with pattern of work to be negotiated.

We are fortunate enough to be co-located with our nursing and social care colleagues.

This is an opportunity to work within a knowledgeable experienced team and wider MDT.

You should be flexible, motivated and willing to work within a changing environment.

We will provide support through in-service training and professional forums, Mandatory training, 1:1 and personal development meetings as well as clinical rolling skills training via the practice development facilitators. We facilitate students on training and have close working relationships with neighbouring community teams in Health and Social Care.

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Main Duties of the Job

We are committed to patient centred care in the right place, at the right time and provide a comprehensive supervision and training programme with career progression opportunities within the clinical and managerial fields. The Therapy service has a high profile within the Trust operating a 7-day service and thrives on innovation and challenge. It has taken a lead role in many developments, which are helping to shape the future of patient pathways within the local area.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide high standard patient care in patients' homes.
• To ensure a more seamless flow for patient care between hospital and community settings, enabling patients to be cared for in their own home environment.
• To provide supervision and support to more junior staff.
• To triage referrals to the community team.

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted: 20 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 432-HR915-25

Job locations: Unit 7-9 Riduna Park, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1QT

Job Description Responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Experience of the supervision of staff and students.
• Experience of participating in research and audit.
• Evidence of skill relevant to the rehabilitation of adults with physical disabilities gained through theory and practical course and experience.
• Experience of working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
• Experience of working with a range of primary and community services including Health, Social Care Services and the independent Sector.
• Proven post registration experience within a multi-disciplinary service.
• Leadership experience in a Health/Social care setting. Planning decision making skills.

Desirable Experience

• Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
• Membership of a special interest group relevant to the role.

Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist.
• Health Professions Council Registration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of an appropriate professional body.

Knowledge Essential

• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• To demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others.
• Current knowledge and skills of moving and handling dependent adults and older people.
• Knowledge of current manual handling regulations.
• A clear understanding of, and commitment to clinical governance, health and safety and risk assessment.
• A knowledge of primary and community services.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the NHS Plan, relevant NICE guidelines and NSF's relating to own and associated services and the implications for service provision. High level of skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical issues.
• A specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in the rehabilitation of adults with physical disabilities.
• A clear understanding of, and a high level of commitment to clinical governance.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally using the English language.

Skills Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel across East Suffolk using own transport. A pool vehicle may be available.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Unit 7-9 Riduna Park, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1QT

Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/