NHS
Community Clinical Therapist Physiotherapist
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Job Description
- Req#: C9348-25-2248?language=en&page=279&sort=publicationDateDesc
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Band 5 Physiotherapy Experience
- Community Experience
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Band 5 Physiotherapy Experience
- Community Experience
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the North Community Therapy Team, a friendly and supportive team of Therapists and Therapy Assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation service to patients. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions and the opportunity to develop your leadership/management skills.
The post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with interest in community working. Successful applicants need to be efficient workers, good communicators and confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Responsibility for managing your own caseload AND working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care - preventing unnecessary admissions, promoting functional independence and facilitating timely discharge from hospital.
HIOWH Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes by looking at new ways of working with great development opportunities through our trust with CPD access to MSc Modules. You will receive support and professional development . A current driving license and access to a car for work purposes are essential - free onsite parking and expenses are paid for work related travel.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Therapist will work across the caseload, using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients, triage appropriately and refer/liaise with the correct services.
To provide specialist therapy assessment of patients, using analytical and judgment skills. To provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice where-ever possible.
To devise effective care plans for each patient with specific therapeutic knowledge, recognising him or her as an individual.
To provide the therapeutic treatment programme or where appropriate direct the intervention as necessary through Support Workers, or other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To facilitate safe discharge at the optimum point of care for patients, including assessing risk, undertaking home assessments if appropriate, ordering equipment and providing appropriate advice for patients/ carers.
The Clinical Therapist will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead receiving specific therapy clinical supervision/ development support from the appropriate leads in the district.
The Clinical Therapist will liaise with a wide range of clinical colleagues including but not exclusively, UCR team, District Nurses, Social Care professionals and GP's, to facilitate a patient focused, co-ordinated case management.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8447
Job locations
Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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