Brent UCR Senior Physiotherapist


Location
Salary
£45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
04 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
18 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

14 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of working in a health or social care setting

  • Experience

    Experience of working in Older people’s Rehabilitation

  • Experience

    Experience of working in MDT working.

  • Experience

    Experience of working in Falls prevention

  • Key Attributes

    Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.

  • Key Attributes

    Evidence of involvement in service delivery improvement.

  • Key Attributes

    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

    Demonstrate a problem solving approach.

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Student supervision/teaching skills

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Aware of current issues in Physio Therapy/ Care/NHS.

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession.

  • Skills & Knowledge

    IT skills

  • Education/Qualification

    Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

  • Education/Qualification

    Current AHP with UK HCPC registration

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Cognitive assessments.

  • Experience

    Intermediate Care/Community Rehabilitation.

  • Education/Qualification

    Post graduate training

Job overview

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in your community? Join our Brent Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care in people’s homes.

As a Senior Physiotherapist within our fast-paced service, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals who may otherwise require hospital admission. Working directly with patients in their own environment, you will support recovery, promote independence and help them remain safely within their community.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team responding rapidly to changing patient needs and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Working closely with health, social care and community colleagues, you will contribute to integrated care plans and positive patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists who enjoy working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team and are passionate about delivering exceptional community-based care.

Join Brent UCR and help people stay well, independent and connected to their community.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Physiotherapist within the Brent UCR team, you will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across community settings, including patients' homes, care homes and residential facilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support admission avoidance, facilitate timely hospital discharge and promote independence and recovery.

  • Delivering holistic assessments and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs.
  • Prescribing and advising on equipment and adaptations to support safe and effective care at home.
  • Contributing to care planning, risk assessment and clinical decision-making.
  • Supporting, supervising and developing junior colleagues and students.
  • Building effective partnerships with patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
  • Contributing to a flexible, responsive and person-centred service that meets the needs of the local community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

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.

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This advert is for Brent UCR Senior Physiotherapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.

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