Band 6 Locum Community Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: NELFT – Vicarage Fields Health Centre

Area: North East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Stroke and Neurology service within NELFT. This community-based role involves managing a complex caseload of adults with neurological conditions and stroke across the boroughs of Havering and Barking & Dagenham, delivering high-quality assessment and rehabilitation programmes in patients’ homes and community settings.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions.
• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver tailored treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Work across Havering and Barking & Dagenham as required, delivering care in patients’ homes and local community environments.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and person-centred care.
• Support junior staff, offering clinical guidance and contributing to their development.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HCPC and Trust standards.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
• Experience in stroke and/or neurology (essential).
• Car driver with access to own vehicle for community visits.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation planning skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within an MDT.
• Experience supporting junior staff is desirable.

Working Hours

• Shift pattern: 09:00 – 17:00.

Why Join?

• Competitive negotiable rate.
• Rewarding role supporting individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Autonomous community working across two boroughs.
• Supportive MDT environment within a respected NHS Trust.

Ready to deliver high-quality neurological rehabilitation in the community?

Apply today to join the NELFT Stroke and Neurology service.

Code:  U. GCMJT. 021011.B19060