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BANK - Physiotherapist - Band 6
The post-holder will have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to Maximising Independence. They will be expected to contribute to the development and monitoring of the service. Post holder may be asked to supervise rehab support workers and would be expected to supervise physiotherapy students on practice education placements.
The Maximising Independence team aims to provide a high quality, responsive rehabilitation service helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury, to support them with their Long Term conditions and to promote health and wellbeing
The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Support workers and admin Assistants.
The team is based across several localities within Wandsworth, including Battersea Studios, Roehampton and Tooting. The successful candidate will form part of the Integrated Neighbour Team working alongisde community nurses and will be based within one of the locality teams.
Main duties of the job
To carry out physiotherapy intervention in a variety of home and community settings, as appropriate.
To work in close collaboration with referring health and social care professionals and voluntary agencies.
To carry out holistic assessments for a variety of conditions in clients homes, residential care establishments or other locations.
Deliver high quality physiotherapy intervention to provide rehabilitation, enablement, facilitation of self management for a range of clients.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of PT assessment tools relevant to an adult client group
- Knowledge of a range of relevant PT interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson’s, COPD, Falls, etc.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience covering core rotations including community experience
- Appreciation of constraints to working in the community
- Ability to supervise juniors/assistant/students
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Ability to use electronic clinical system e.g. RIO, EMIS, Cerner
- Experience of MDT working
- Participated in clinical audit
- Experience in research / literature reviews
- Clinical Teaching
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience of providing supervision and delivering training
- Experience of working within care home settings
- Experience of service development and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapist with appropriate Diploma/ degree
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional education and training
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
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This advert is for Bank Physiotherapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £24.52 Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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