An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Virtual Ward (FVW) teams based at Regent Point. This is a fixed-term post for a duration of 24 months from the date of commencement, offering the chance to work within a multi-disciplinary environment committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The service operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. You will be well supported by a team of experienced, dedicated, and compassionate professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in community care
Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- To conduct timely and proactive assessments of patients requiring an urgent response within two hours of referral.
- To provide short-term rehabilitation and follow-up care to support patients’ recovery and prevent deterioration.
- To assess and engage with frail patients within the Frailty Virtual Ward, supporting them to achieve optimal levels of safety, independence, health, and wellbeing.
- To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide optimum care to patients.
- To maintain frail patients safely at home through comprehensive risk assessments and risk management strategies, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration experience as a junior Physiotherapist in NHS
- Community working and lone working experience
- Working as part of an MDT
- Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and conditions associated with older people and their impact on functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of physio process
- Critical decision making
- Knowledge and experience of applying rehabilitation/Reablement models of intervention
- Working with carers; instruction, advice, support
- Risk assessment and management experience
- Commitment to client centred practice for older people
- Delegation to Support Staff
Desirable
- Awareness of challenges associated with community working
- Knowledge of best practice related to older people/intermediate care
- Experience of musculoskeletal orthopaedics
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Able to meet the physical demands of the post including wheelchairs, hoists, therapeutic moving and handling of patients
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
