About this role
Job summary
Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy studentsSupport self and service development through active participation in
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service
Main duties of the job
- Undertake specialised uni-professional and multi-professional assessments.
- To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with an exacerbation of a frailty related condition and will likely have Multiple co-morbidities including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
- Participate in the Assessment Process when appropriate, performing overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate; including the ordering of moving and handling equipment relevant to rehabilitation need.
- To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioner's, Social Services, Healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
- Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
- Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines, specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
- Member of Professional Body
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Midway, Potters Bar and St Peters
Barnet Rd, Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 2RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)