Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist
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Job Overview
Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist – Home 1st Service
Join Home 1st interdisciplinary team and help people regain independence where it matters most – at home.
Home 1st is a dynamic community based rehabilitation service focused on promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and reducing hospital length of stay. We work across a range of settings including patients’ homes, inpatient units, hospitals, and community venues.
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation support workers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main Duties of the Job
About The Role
As a B6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you will manage your own defined caseload and deliver evidence-based, personalised rehabilitation programmes. You will work with individuals presenting with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Post-orthopaedic and general surgery recovery
- Post-critical care rehabilitation
- Frailty and falls
- Stroke and neurological conditions (e.g. MS)
- COPD and respiratory conditions
- Dementia
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Palliative care needs
What You’ll Do
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualised treatment programmes using evidence-based practice
- Work autonomously while having access to guidance and support from experienced clinicians
- Contribute to maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and effective therapy service
- Promote the core values of CNWL: compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership
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Why Join Us?
- Varied and rewarding clinical experience across community and inpatient settings
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
- Structured support and career development pathways
- Opportunity to make a real impact on patient independence and quality of life
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Home 1st Therapy
Role Overview
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation within the Home 1st service
- Work as an autonomous practitioner across community pathways, supporting admission avoidance, early discharge from hospital and community therapy
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and external agencies to deliver integrated care
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and provide evidence-based treatment plans for a varied patient caseload
- Support rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient independence
- Act as a Trusted Assessor where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical records and manage clinical risk
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and professionals
Professional & Leadership Duties
- Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to CSP standards
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and clinical supervision
- Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement
- Supervise and support junior staff and students where required
Working Pattern & Location
- Full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Based at Bletchley Community Hospital with community-based working
- Service hours may expand to 8am–8pm
Person Requirements (High Level)
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to high standards of care, equality and patient-centred practice
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Additional Expectations
- Adhere to health & safety, infection control and safeguarding policies
- Participate in mandatory training, supervision and appraisal processes
- Contribute to a supportive, high-quality NHS service focused on patient outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Membership of recognised and relevant professional body
- Demonstrate/evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable Criteria
- Car driver with access to a car for work
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Previous substantial experience of working in the NHS
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and make autonomous decisions
- Experience post registration in Community/ Acute /Stroke/ Rehabilitation / Frailty settings
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential Criteria
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously in a community setting
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain standards of record keeping in line with local policies
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to hold and manage delicate conversations
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy and physical health
- Understanding of roles of other professionals and relevance within the MDT
Desirable Criteria
- Application of Health and Safety management policies
- Knowledge of Mental Health conditions
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