Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Team

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Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Team

Specialism: AHP - physiotherapy
Organisation: NHS Fife
Location: Fife, UK
Salary: £32.43 per hour
Contract: Ongoing locum
Working pattern: Part time / full time

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Community Physiotherapy Team in Fife. This role is ideal for an experienced and motivated clinician who enjoys autonomous practice within community settings and is passionate about supporting rehabilitation, independence, and admission avoidance. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS Fife values and national clinical guidance.

Perks and benefits

• Part time / full time flexibility: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle while maintaining professional continuity.

• Competitive hourly rate: Earn £32.43 per hour, reflecting your skills, experience, and responsibility level.

• Varied community work: Enjoy the diversity and challenge of working across different community settings.

• Professional development: Broaden your clinical expertise through exposure to complex cases and ongoing learning opportunities.

• Work-life balance: Locum flexibility allows you to shape your schedule while maintaining career progression.

What you will do

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for patients with complex physical needs in community environments, including patients' homes, clinics, and care settings.

• Develop, implement, and review personalised rehabilitation and treatment programmes.

• Manage a varied caseload including long-term conditions, frailty, mobility issues, post-acute rehabilitation, and falls prevention.

• Provide specialist physiotherapy interventions and advice to patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Support early discharge planning and admission prevention through timely rehabilitation and intervention.

• Work autonomously, applying advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Supervise and support Band 5 physiotherapists, assistants, and students, promoting high standards of practice.

• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.