Job overview
We are pleased to be able to offer a Band 6 Physiotherapist role working in the West Berkshire area. We are a community team covering from Lambourn to Tilehurst.
We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, and admin support. The service supports multiple pathways including Community Reablement, Falls and Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.
The successful candidate will be required to provide/ willing to develop skills in providing high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of the team. You will also work closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.
The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (as required) having clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.
Main duties of the job
- Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs. • Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes • Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety. • Hold a caseload and work autonomously • Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed • Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care • Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate • Provide guidance and appropriate delegation to therapy assistants in the team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 1. HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist and excellent communications skills 2. Understanding of intermediate care with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge 3. Car driver with a valid UK driving license with ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact: Diane Owen - [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate relevant experience as a senior physiotherapist in a community setting.
- Post-graduate experience covering core rotations
- Post-graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in NHS
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Desirable
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in ward-based rehabilitation
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in respiratory care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Criminal Records Bureau clearance
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
- Full and Clean UK Manual Driving Licence
- The daily use of a car
- Ability to work on Weekends and Extended Hours including shift working depending on the service needs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and ICT
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently but seek help when required
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Good time management
- Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working.
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
- Competent IT skills
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to problem solve / clinically reason.
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to undertake lone working – appropriately seeking support from band 7 physiotherapists as and when required.
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of Critical Appraisal
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies / guidelines relevant to the area
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and willingness to work closely with them.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative.
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- • Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field
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This advert is for Senior Physiotherapist - Integrated Community Services with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Bracknell, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (FTC). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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