Community Physiotherapist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person specification

Driving License

Essential criteria

• You are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate training in community rehabilitation or related area
• Evidence of specialist CPD

Clinical Assessment & Treatment of Complex Patients

Essential criteria

• Experience delivering physiotherapy to patients with complex needs/multi-pathologies
• Ability to undertake advanced assessment and implement evidence-based treatment plans

Caseload Management & Prioritisation

Essential criteria

• Ability to independently manage and prioritise a demanding caseload

Multidisciplinary Working & Communication

Essential criteria

• Experience working effectively within MDTs across health and social care

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.
We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact hct.armedforcesrecruitment@nhs.net
Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.
If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.