# Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-orthopaedic-physiotherapist/550ee015-1ece-4091-969a-b166e044a337 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-orthopaedic-physiotherapist/550ee015-1ece-4091-969a-b166e044a337.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospital Lewisham - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T18:01:19.701Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Brockley/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapist/Physiotherapist-v8251941 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8251941?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are a small community team that plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, facilitating seamless care across community and hospital settings. We provide: Prehabilitation classes for patients awaiting Total Hip Replacement (THR) Specialist community rehabilitation following Total Hip Replacement (THR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Both multidisciplinary and uni-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs We are looking for a flexible and dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our small, specialist community team providing orthopaedic rehabilitation within patients' homes. This post would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with an interest in orthopaedics who is keen to consolidate and develop their clinical knowledge and experience in the post-operative phase of recovery following hospital discharge after elective joint replacement surgery. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Manage and prioritise their own community caseload independently Assess, plan and deliver specialist rehabilitation programmes for patients following elective hip and knee arthroplasty Contribute to the delivery of prehabilitation services Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Provide supervision, support and appropriate delegation to therapy support staff Promote patient-centred care and support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals within their home environment Essential Requirements HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist Experience relevant to a Band 6 Physiotherapy role Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload Full valid driving licence (essential) ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex orthopaedic, physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To take responsibility for own caseload being responsible for a defined area of the service, participate in caseload management with other team members, with the support of a Band 7 physiotherapist. With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice.. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team. To supervise Therapy Assistants, Junior Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy students in the clinical setting. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients including those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies. To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems. To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist knowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the patient. To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required. To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital and following a community-based episode of care. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of electrotherapy, manual handling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistant staff attain competency prior to use. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicate appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner. To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patients’ concerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newly acquired disabilities. To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards. When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes. ### 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** - Broad NHS experience as a qualified therapist - Experience of working in the MDT - Experience of liaising with other agencies - Experience of supervising / teaching other staff - Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures. - Orthopaedic experience – acute or community - Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language, including ability to write short reports / letters. ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Driving licence - Flexible and adaptable including on-call and weekend working as required - Able to work as a team member - Ability to cope with stress and sudden changes in workload **Desirable** - Owns car for work purpose ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - HCPC Registration - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary - Relevant post-registration experience - Ability to organise and manage own caseload. - Problem solving approach ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 848.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10564443) - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.