Job summary
- Main area
- ARC Therapists
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 1 year (fixed term end date will be determined after pre-employment checks have been completed)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS1034
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Marks Hospital
- Town
- Maidenhead
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 per annum (inc. of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
We have an exciting Band 6 Physiotherapy opportunity within our integrated services teams working in Berkshire East, across Maidenhead and are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate for a fixed term contract of up to 1 year.
For this post you will need to have sound experience of working as a Physiotherapist at Band 5 level, with experience in the rehabilitation of older adults. A good working knowledge of how the different community, primary and secondary care services, Local Authorities and voluntary services work together is also key.
The post will involve managing a clinical caseload of general community referrals, seeing patients in their own home. Neurological patients are managed by a specific workforce, but exposure to this can also be arranged. This role will also provide some support for the physiotherapy activity within the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre and Reablement services. This post will work closely with the wider Community Physiotherapy team across East Berkshire.
To be successful in this position you will need the ability to work independently and as a team player and help to support the overall East Community Physiotherapy service alongside the other Community services leads and the Integrated Service manager.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills, and you will have the opportunity to help implement service improvements and contribute to service development and the QMIS (Quality Improvement Management System) process.
Main duties of the job
We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our qualified staff and there are opportunities to support staff to complete their MSc/Independent Prescribing. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development. Funding for external courses is available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses.
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Effectively manage a caseload of Community Physiotherapy Patients.
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Appropriately delegate ongoing rehabilitation plans to support workforce where appropriate.
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Supervise and support more junior and unqualified support workers.
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Contribute to and help implement service development
Working pattern + Service operating hours
This post is open to those looking for a fixed term full time position. The service operates Monday to Friday between 08:00-17:00; there is flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. Whilst the essence of the rehabilitation delivered is done face to face, there is the ability to work virtually around this.
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration
- Solid experience of working at band 5 physiotherapy level
- Sound clinical reasoning and knowledge in the rehabilitation of older adults.
- Fantastic interpersonal skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Hannah Turner on 07929 841019 or email hannah.turner2@berkshire.nhs.uk, who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD including recent relevant course
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound experience as a Band 5 in a broad rotational post including specialist areas such as orthopaedics, medical, care of the elderly, neurological and musculoskeletal,
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Experience in supervising junior staff and students.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Clinical knowledge and skill in relevant area
- Ability to be able to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Good IT skills
- Good working knowledge of the NHS and the interactions with other areas such as social services etc
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes.
- Ability to flexibly travel between sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Turner
- Job title
- ARC Team Lead - Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929 841019
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