About this role
Job summary
We are looking for Physiotherapists to join our Band 6 Rotation with a strong focus on rehabilitation across Community Therapy Services (CTS), Mental Health Inpatients, Home First and Community Children's Integrated Therapies. This role is ideally suited to Physiotherapists who are keen to further develop their clinical skills and experience across diverse service areas. We welcome applications from current Band 6s or experienced Band 5s ready to progress.
You will join either the rotation in the Home First service or Community Children's Integrated Therapies.
Home First Oxfordshire is a countywide service that brings three important services together, all of which are carried out by social and health care teams in partnership with carefully selected care providers.
The Community Children's Integrated Therapy service provides Physiotherapy for children in their homes and in schools and the role is based in Oxford City.
This variety of experience will provide you with a breadth of knowledge and clinical skills, as well as developing your managerial and service development skills.
We will require you to be able to travel across Oxfordshire for both of these roles.
Applicants must have a full valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotational post across different clinical areas within Oxford Health, where you will provide a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the population of Oxfordshire in various community and inpatient settings. The rotations take place across multiple services, with potential to expand into additional clinical areas in the future.
To deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors Provide safe, effective reablement and rehabilitation in patient's own homes across Oxfordshire. Assess, plan, and deliver patient-specific care. Communicate clearly, document accurately, and manage risk. Support audits, infection control, and governance standards. Supervise staff and students; manage resources and KPIs. Contribute to service improvements and protocol development. Ensure safety of patients, staff, and property. Act as role model; promote evidence-based practice. Provide specialist advice and training. These roles reflect our AHP Strategy's ambition to:- Empower professionals through development and leadership- Reduce inequalities with inclusive, person-centred care- Drive improvement through co-production and innovation
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver safe, effective, patient-centred rehabilitation care in partnership with the MDT. Work flexibly across settings (community, acute, weekends, extended hours) to meet service needs. Collaborate with MDTs to optimise care packages and patient outcomes. Monitor progress, adapt treatment plans, and develop effective discharge and ongoing care arrangements. Manage clinical risk, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold governance, safeguarding, and infection control standards. Supervise and support junior staff, students, and assistants, contributing to team development and service delivery. You may be required to work evenings and weekends on occasion with prior notice. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc/MSc Physiotherapy HCPC registration
Desirable
Previous NHS Experience
Experience Essential
Extensive experience in variety of care settings and care groups Experience of managing complex patient caseloads and developing management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning Experience of supervising other staff or students
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in subject related to rehabilitation MSc or equivalent qualification eg. Advanced Physiotherapy or Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Skills Essential
Keen to learn, enthusiasm, reflective practice Applicants must have a full valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for work (to travel for work and carry equipment relevant to your role). Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. IT skills for clinical notes, MS Office etc. Ability to work in a stressful working environment with emotional or aggressive patients/or carers and manage stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in and empathetic manner supporting other members of the Team, clients and families
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation Understanding and experience of Risk Management Good understanding of Clinical Governance Comprehension and ability to work within organisational policies and to meet the diverse needs of patients
Desirable
Awareness of National and local issues concerning this client group
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Home First, Mount House (OCC) & Community Children's Integrated Therapies
Church Green
Witney
OX28 4AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)