Senior Physiotherapist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; Hybrid; ZAR 884 000 - 1 107 000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Worcester is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist for a 6-month fixed-term position covering maternity leave. This role involves delivering physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients at home, managing caseloads, and participating in team initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive culture with flexible working options and numerous benefits, including generous leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• A range of evidence‑based Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services.
• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients.
• Manage your caseload with appropriate patient-centred goals and rehabilitation plans.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical audits, and service development.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective time management

Education

Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 21 January 2026.

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Worcester City neighbourhood team physiotherapists for 6 months fixed term to cover maternity leave. This is an ideal opportunity for physiotherapists interested in developing their career and skills in the community setting. We have 18.75 hours available for band 6 however we are advertising separately for a band 5 as we are open to receive applications for both. The banding will be determined by the successful applicant.

The neighbourhood team works seven days a week between 07:30-18:30. The community physiotherapy team works Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00-17.00 however there is scope for flexibility.

We are a busy team with a friendly and supportive culture. The successful candidate will work autonomously however there is always a member of the team willing to assist as needed, with advice over the phone or through a joint visit. You will be supported during the induction phase to ensure you feel confident and have a clear understanding of how the team and wider MDT work to facilitate rehabilitation in the community setting.

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 6 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.

Main Duties of the Job

• Delivering a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients in their own home.
• Provide advice on the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT.
• Be responsible for managing your caseload, ensuring all patients have appropriate patient‑centred goals set, rehabilitation plans in place and follow‑up reviews diarreised.
• Be responsible for the triage of new referrals on your given day as part of the team rota.
• Assess priority patients as part of the urgent community response initiative and admission avoidance, as well as supporting hospital discharges including trauma and orthopaedic brace management and planning domiciliary interventions to facilitate independent living.
• Treat a wide variety of presentations including falls, orthopaedics, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal and respiratory patients.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records in line with documentation guidelines.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks and treatment plans to the physiotherapy assistants.
• Take part in the supervision of physiotherapy assistants and students.
• Order patient equipment and ensure the safe and appropriate use of this.
• Communicate with the wider MDT including GPs regarding any concerns about your patients.
• Take an active role in team meetings, clinical audit, and service and team development.

About Us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

Benefits

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Wide range of supportive staff networks.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.

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Job Responsibilities

Our neighbourhood team consists of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants, community nurses, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants working alongside the Worcester GP’s to support people living in their own homes. This includes admission prevention and pathway one assessments as well as supporting urgent community response. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a varied caseload which involves holistic falls assessment and treatment, orthopaedic, neurological, frail elderly, respiratory, musculoskeletal, palliative and end of life, urgent community need equipment, sudden deterioration, manual handling difficulties, and carer breakdown.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Knowledge

• A range of evidence‑based Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services.
• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of IT skills.
• General understanding of typical medications used to treat a variety of conditions.
• Knowledge of research and audit processes.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive accurate and up to date clinical records.
• Effective time management.

Experience

• A range of postgraduate experience including work in a variety of specialities.
• Experience of caseload management and prioritisation.
• Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff.
• Experience working in a community setting.
• Experience of implementing change in clinical practice / audit.

Qualifications

• Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
• Relevant validated clinical courses.

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.

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