Band 6 Locum Community Physiotherapist
London, Greater London
Specialist Physiotherapist
Brief Job Overview
Tripod Partners are recruiting a Specialist Physiotherapist for a locum role within North London Social Services. This position sits within a Wheelchair Service, providing specialist assessment and prescription of wheelchairs and associated equipment for individuals with complex needs.
The Physiotherapist will manage a specialist caseload, delivering assessments in clinics, patients’ homes, and community settings. The role focuses on delivering tailored mobility solutions, supporting independence, and improving quality of life for service users with medium to highly complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out specialist clinical assessments for wheelchair provision.
- Manage a caseload of service users with medium, high, and highly complex needs.
- Prescribe manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment.
- Conduct assessments in clinic, home, and community environments.
- Work collaboratively with rehabilitation engineers and specialist seating engineers.
- Act as a key point of contact for service users regarding mobility needs.
- Respond to queries and issues with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Triage and manage cases effectively to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
About You
You will be an experienced Physiotherapist with specialist knowledge in
wheelchair services and complex seating. You will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning
skills and the ability to manage complex cases independently.
You will be confident working autonomously as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams,
delivering tailored mobility solutions that meet individual needs.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience working within wheelchair services or complex seating.
- Manual handling training completed.
- Full UK driving licence (essential) and willingness to travel for community visits.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Specialist Physiotherapist
- Sector: North London Social Services
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)
- Reference Code: U. RQ1726836. 029004.B20178
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with wheelchair service experience within North London Social Services, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.
To apply for this Specialist Physiotherapist role, apply using the form on the page.