Band 6 Locum Community Physiotherapist
John Parker Close, Essex
Physiotherapist – Band 6
Location:
NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital
Area:
North East London NHS
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Type:
Locum
Contract Length:
Ongoing
Service:
Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service (Winter Pressures Support)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service at Grays Court Community Hospital.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, delivering independent assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients within a community rehabilitation setting.
This role is ideal for a confident clinician who can manage and prioritise their own caseload while using recognised outcome measures and clinical reasoning to deliver effective rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate individualised treatment plans.
- Provide high-quality rehabilitation to support patient recovery and independence.
- Lead on discharge planning and liaise with wider MDT services.
- Use recognised outcome measures to evaluate progress and guide interventions.
- Prioritise and manage a varied caseload independently.
- Contribute to safe, timely, patient-centred care during winter pressure periods.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with NHS standards and policies.
About You
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
- Post-qualification experience — preferably within community and rehabilitation services.
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
- Confident working autonomously and as part of an MDT.
- Excellent communication and discharge planning ability.
- Car driver (essential) due to community travel.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30 – 16:30
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift-based working
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a supportive team delivering essential rehabilitation services at a critical time of year, helping reduce hospital admissions and supporting patient flow across the system.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to support our rehab service, please submit your application — we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Code: U. GCF1R.031012.B19363