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Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 11 months (Maternity leave cover)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
22.5 hours per week
Job ref
434-CR7364705
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Marlow Community Hospital
Town
Marlow
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/09/2025 23:59

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Senior Physiotherapist - Community Assessment and Treatment Service

Band 6

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

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Job overview

In order to cover parental leave we are looking for a dynamic individual to work within a  service committed to improving the health and wellbeing of frail and or older people. The Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) provides rapid access to a multidisciplinary team comprising of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists for primarily frail and/or elderly patients with a strong focus on providing high quality care for people with frailty.

We are looking for a senior physiotherapist to provide assessments and treatment plans for patients attending Thame and Marlow CATS.  They will also support the developing Marlow CATS Rehabilitation Service.

This is a great opportunity  to work alongside GPs with a special interest in elderly care and Falls Specialist physiotherapists enabling clinical development in frailty and in falls prevention.

We are looking for someone who can work 3 full days (22.5 hours) or more (up to 27 hours)

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide physiotherapy assessments within the clinics in Thame and Marlow as part of either Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments or Nursing and Therapy led Multifactorial falls Assessments.

They will also provide indirect supervision for the rehabilitation support worker in Marlow CATS Rehab Service.

The services run from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. 

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients’ homes and other venues around the geographical area. If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

 

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

 Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • BSc or Diploma in physiotherapy
  • Evidence of post registration CPD portfolio
  • HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant post graduate clinical training

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel across the Trust to fullfil the requirements of the post (car owner/ driver)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A minimum of 2 years post graduate relevant clinical experience
  • Experience managing a case load of older people
  • Experience of working within a community setting
  • Experience of supervision and training of junior staff and assistants
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within a multi agency/ multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of electronic clinical systems
  • Experience of assisting with service development
  • Experience participating in a research or audit project

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and ability to provide patient assessment, treatment planning and goal setting in varied conditions
  • Clinical reasoning skills relevant to the client group (frail/ complex conditions/ fallers).
  • Knowledge of best practise within the specialist area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team including working across professional boundaries
Desirable criteria
  • Ability and willing to learn new skills and competencies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Aylen
Job title
CATS and Community Hubs Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07748704797
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