# Bank Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-physiotherapist/a95204da-1441-4538-81dc-3e45f507fbb9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-physiotherapist/a95204da-1441-4538-81dc-3e45f507fbb9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Emergency/Out of Hours Dental Services - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £20.77 (inclusive of HACS) - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Other, 12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T14:20:55.490Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8253994 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8253994?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Bank Physiotherapist – Temporary Bank Location: Hertfordshire Hours: 24 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary / Bank We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Unplanned Care Service in Hertfordshire on a temporary bank basis, working 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with experience in community settings, discharge planning, equipment prescription and provision, and lone working. The successful candidate will primarily work across the Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Rapid Response pathways, with the flexibility to support other pathways when required. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and paramedics, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to support timely discharge and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. ### Main duties of the job - Deliver a wide range of specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as part of the Unplanned Care Service. - Work with patients with a range of complex needs, supporting timely discharge from acute care and preventing hospital admission. - Provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service. - Work primarily across the Discharge to Assess and Rapid Response pathways, with the ability to work across other pathways according to service requirements. - Assess and manage an autonomous caseload, developing and implementing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans. - Support patients to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals within their own home or community environment. - Contribute to effective discharge planning, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. - Undertake equipment assessment, prescription and provision where clinically appropriate. - Work confidently as a lone practitioner within community settings, recognising and managing risk appropriately. - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational requirements. - Work within professional standards, clinical guidelines and best practice to ensure safe and effective patient care. - Contribute actively to the wider clinical team and multidisciplinary decision-making. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience post registration as a Band 5 Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist - Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory. **Desirable** - Experience working with voluntary organisations. - Experience in service development projects. ### Key Attributes **Essential** - Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies - Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls - Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working - Ability to apply core Physiotherapy/Occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting - Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice - Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning - Basic IT skills – Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel - Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting - Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies **Desirable** - Supervision of assistant / junior staff - Supervision of Students - Knowledge and experience in research and audit - Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People - Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines ### Education/Qualification **Essential** - Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy - Current HCPC registration - Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio - Involvement in Appraisal Scheme - Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation - Member of Professional Body **Desirable** - Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post ## Documents - [clch trust values (pdf, 893.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566819) - [functional requirements (pdf, 439.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566817) - [job description & specifications (pdf, 560.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566816) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.