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Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service at NELFT, working across Grays Court Community Hospital and Goodmayes Hospital within the North East London NHS. This community-based locum role focuses on delivering high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients supported by a community rehabilitation team. Agile working arrangements are in place, and the role suits a Physiotherapist confident working autonomously within a community setting.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Undertake independent physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients within the community rehabilitation service.
     

  • Manage and prioritise your own caseload, planning and reviewing treatment programmes in line with patient needs.
     

  • Use recognised outcome measures and sound clinical reasoning to guide interventions and evaluate progress.
     

  • Deliver rehabilitation interventions to support recovery, mobility, and functional independence.
     

  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and safe discharge.
     

  • Contribute to service delivery during periods of increased demand.
     

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust and HCPC standards.

   

  About You

  You are a proactive and capable Physiotherapist with post-qualification experience, ideally within community or rehabilitation services. You bring strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills and are confident managing a caseload independently. Your flexible, patient-centred approach supports effective rehabilitation and positive outcomes for individuals living in the community.

   

  Requirements

    

  • • Degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
       

    • Post-qualification experience working as a Physiotherapist within the NHS.
       

    • Experience within community rehabilitation services is desirable.
       

    • Confidence in autonomous caseload management and treatment planning.
       

    • Strong communication, documentation, and organisational skills.
       

    • Car driver is preferable due to the community-based nature of the role.

     

    Contract & Salary 

  • • Job Type: Locum
       

    • Band: 6
       

    • Contract Length: Ongoing
       

    • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
       

    • Part-Time: Considered – minimum 3 days per week (22.5 hours), dependent on experience
       

    • Location: Grays Court Community Hospital & Goodmayes Hospital – NELFT
       

    • Area: North East London NHS
       

    • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
       

    • Job Code: U.GK5C0.012012

     

    How to Apply

    If you are a Band 6 Physiotherapist with NHS experience and an interest in community rehabilitation, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the page.

    Code:  U. GK5C0.012012.B 19252