Senior Physiotherapist/Pathway Determiner

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their dynamic community services team. This role offers the chance to work autonomously and collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients in their homes. You will play a vital role in promoting recovery and independence, utilizing your clinical expertise in a supportive environment. With a focus on flexibility and innovation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registered.
• Experience in community health and elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in the community.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Education

BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

DBS Update Service

Health and Wellbeing Services

Job description

Job summary

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join Rushcliffe as a Senior Physiotherapist working in the community. If you want to be part of a forward thinking and innovative service, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.

In your role you will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Assistant practitioners, support staff, clinical assessors ( UCR team), district nurses, specialist nurses and social workers to provide the best possible care to service users in their own homes.

This post also includes paid enhancements for weekends and bank holidays.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our developing integrated community services providing clinical triage, rehabilitation, falls management and support timely discharges from our acute Trust partners.

You will work autonomously as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with health and social care colleagues to coordinate services, promote recovery from illness and enable health, wellbeing and self-care. You will be visiting patients within their own homes using a goal-orientated focus, to maximise patient's independence, safety and quality of life.

The post will involve cross site working and community visits.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is essential for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

186-538-25-GH

Job locations

Rushcliffe Locality - Cotgrave HUB

Nottingham

NG12 3UQ

Job description Job responsibilities

You will manage your own caseload in the community. As part of the team you will work closely with the rest of the MDT to provide the best possible outcomes for our service users.

You will have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. You should possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. An induction period and supernumerary support will be given. You will have significant experience of working in the NHS in the UK as a Band 65Physiotherapist and being part NHS healthcare services.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will manage your own caseload in the community. As part of the team you will work closely with the rest of the MDT to provide the best possible outcomes for our service users.

You will have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. You should possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. An induction period and supernumerary support will be given. You will have significant experience of working in the NHS in the UK as a Band 65Physiotherapist and being part NHS healthcare services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator

Desirable

• Relevant courses in Health Care of the Elderly/Falls/Orthopaedics/Palliative Care/MSK

Previous Experience Essential

• Proven post qualification experience with some at a more senior level
• Recent experience in health care of the elderly /falls /orthopaedics /palliative care
• Supervisory skills
• Experience of audit.
• Significant experience of working as B5 physio in the UK as part of the NHS

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Standard setting, service evaluation Recruitment & retention
• Community experience

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential

• Pathology of the older person
• Professional Codes of Conduct
• Awareness of diveristy
• Evidence based practice
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate rehabilitative treatment
• Knowledge of management of falls
• Knowledge of local & National priorities
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment
• Treatment of complex case & diverse conditions
• Knowledge of equipment/ adaption's and all aspects of ADL
• Leadership skills
• Time management & prioritisation skills
• Organisational skills and use of initiative
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to communicate with team, patient /client and their families and other agencies
• Ability to manage self
• Flexible and positive approach
• Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD

Desirable

• IT skills
• Presentation skills

Contractual requirements Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the team
• Working across community as role demands.

Values and Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator

Desirable

• Relevant courses in Health Care of the Elderly/Falls/Orthopaedics/Palliative Care/MSK

Previous Experience Essential

• Proven post qualification experience with some at a more senior level
• Recent experience in health care of the elderly /falls /orthopaedics /palliative care
• Supervisory skills
• Experience of audit.
• Significant experience of working as B5 physio in the UK as part of the NHS

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Standard setting, service evaluation Recruitment & retention
• Community experience

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential

• Pathology of the older person
• Professional Codes of Conduct
• Awareness of diveristy
• Evidence based practice
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate rehabilitative treatment
• Knowledge of management of falls
• Knowledge of local & National priorities
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment
• Treatment of complex case & diverse conditions
• Knowledge of equipment/ adaption's and all aspects of ADL
• Leadership skills
• Time management & prioritisation skills
• Organisational skills and use of initiative
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to communicate with team, patient /client and their families and other agencies
• Ability to manage self
• Flexible and positive approach
• Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD

Desirable

• IT skills
• Presentation skills

Contractual requirements Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the team
• Working across community as role demands.

Values and Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rushcliffe Locality - Cotgrave HUB

Nottingham

NG12 3UQ

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rushcliffe Locality - Cotgrave HUB

Nottingham

NG12 3UQ

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)