Job overview
We are seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Team (ICT).
Upper Lea Valley ICT has its base in Hoddesdon, Herts, and delivers effective and efficient therapy and nursing services to the local population of Hoddesdon and surrounding areas.
The team provides holistic care for a wide variety of long and short term needs in patients’ own homes and residential settings.
The service includes community therapy rehabilitation, prevention of hospital admission and falls assessment.
Therapists work closely within the ICT and are supported by their nursing colleagues locally and by the Therapy and AHP networks in HCT.
*Proposed Interview Date : 14th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for a newly qualified or returning to practice candidate who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within a friendly and creative team.
Support is readily available and a supervision and CPD structure is in place and encouraged by HCT. You will receive professional guidance and direction from senior Physiotherapists.
As part of your development, there are opportunities to experience colleagues working in a range of partner settings, and to develop your supervisory skills with Therapy Support Workers and students.
It is also essential to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
You will be required to complete electronic patient records (training provided).
The position is full time (37.5 hours per week) but in line with our flexible working approach we welcome applications for part time contracts. A seven day working pattern will be required to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To operate as a professional member of the team maintaining the highest standards to represent and promote HCT.
To act as a resource and provide advice for other members of the MDT.
To develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme for patients which they can carry out within their own home and will contribute to their safe discharge.
To maintain therapy records and ensure others do the same.
To undertake a clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.
Please see attached job description for more details
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
- Ability to work on a 7 day roster
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers
- Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
- Clinical problem solving ability in routine cases
- Ability to prioritise patient workload
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and patients with life limiting illnesses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a band 5/student in acute adult in-patients
- Experience as a band 5/student in elderly care.
- Basic understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient’s problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan.
Desirable
- Experience as a band 5/student in neurology
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Documented evidence of professional development
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This advert is for Community Physiotherapist - ULV with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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