About this role
Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the South West Division is recruiting!We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Tooting/Balham Community Therapy Team.The post-holder will have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to the community therapy team. They will be expected to contribute to the development and monitoring of the service. The post holder may be asked to supervise rehab support workers and would be expected to supervise physiotherapy students on practice education placements.The Tooting/Balham Community Therapy Team aims to provide a high quality, responsive rehabilitation service helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury, to support them with their Long-Term conditions and to promote health and wellbeing.Working collaboratively within a supportive team which comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Support workers and admin Assistants.As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
To deliver physiotherapy intervention in a variety of home and community settings, as appropriate. Having clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for people referred and will be required to work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary care team To work in close collaboration across own and other community teams with referring health and social care professionals and voluntary agencies to optimise patients' journey, care, wellbeing and outcomes. To undertake specialist physiotherapy and holistic assessment of patients for a variety of conditions. As an autonomous practitioner you will interpret results appropriately, use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice, in relation to the individual's clinical and psycho-social issues to determine treatment options, recommending the best course of action. Delivering high quality physiotherapy intervention to provide rehabilitation, enablement, facilitation of self-management for a range of patients. To assess, select and recommend equipment which may assist clients in achieving the maximum level of independence and quality of life in daily living activities. This will include ensuring the safe use of the equipment and may include fitting/installing of equipment in client's homes. Providing written and/or verbal reports to referrers and other agencies involved in patients' care and participate in clinical meetings as necessary.
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
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Physiotherapist with appropriate Diploma/Degree Current registration with HCPC Evidence of relevant continuing professional education and training Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience covering core rotations including community experience Appreciation of constraints to working in the community Ability to supervise juniors/assistant/students Ability to use electronic clinical system e.g. RIO, EMIS, Cerner Previous NHS experience
Desirable
Experience of providing supervision and delivering training Experience of service development and audit
Skills Essential
Knowledge of PT assessment tools relevant to an adult client group Knowledge of a range of relevant PT interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Falls, etc Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults An understanding of the principles of clinical governance Self-management skills-managing time and workload Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Key Attributes Essential
Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
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 Tooting Works
Wandsworth
SW17 9SH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)