Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Job summary
Are you:
Looking for a
team which has close working with health and social care sectors?
An experienced
band 5, ready to take on a band 6 post?
Do you want:
An exciting
opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team with a
caseload spanning all
rehabilitation specialities?
To develop a
broad skill set, enabling you to tackle future cases with
confidence?
Regular exciting training
opportunities?
A band 6 post
with a focus on personal growth and career
development?
If you answered yes, then come join us. We are seeking a
physiotherapist to work across Redditch and Bromsgrove. The Reablement team assists
patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from
hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input.
Assessments are holistic, person centred, and focused on maximising
independence. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a 34.5 hour post, with flexibility of hours considered for the right person (minimum of 30 hours over 4 days). For more information, please contact Colin Humpage.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the reablement team, you
will work closely with therapists and social care teams, having the unique
opportunity to experience both sectors whilst with us.
You will perform holistic, goal focused,
patient centred assessments, and develop thorough treatment programmes to meet
the goals. You will manage a varied caseload, spanning all physiotherapy
specialities.
You will work closely with both health
and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to patient care.
Physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and
social care staff undertake collaborative working on a daily basis to ensure
that all patient needs are met. Regular clinical supervision and professional
support are provided. We positively encourage any special interests which
complement the patient demographic that we see.
The post is based on a 5 shift weekly pattern. Flexible working arrangements considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification.
- Relevant validated clinical courses.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence based Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role.
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services.
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes.
- Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge of appropriate NSFs and guidelines.
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities.
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified/ unqualified staff.
Desirable
- Recent experience in a community setting.
- Experience at band 6.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Confidence in passing on skills/ knowledge and completing teaching sessions/ presentations.
- Ability to work proactively with other agencies to prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge.
- Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
Closing Date: 11 August 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.