Band 6 Locum Community Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a locum role within North East London NHS. This position sits within an Intensive Rehabilitation and Therapy Service, delivering community-based rehabilitation to support patients following illness or hospital admission.

The Physiotherapist will carry out independent assessments, deliver treatment programmes, and support discharge planning within a community rehabilitation team. The role focuses on improving functional ability, promoting independence, and supporting safe transitions from hospital to home.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments within a community rehabilitation setting.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using clinical reasoning and outcome measures.
• Manage a caseload independently, planning and prioritising workload effectively.
• Support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions from hospital to community.
• Deliver rehabilitation interventions to improve mobility and independence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with NHS standards.

About You

You will be a qualified Physiotherapist with post-qualification experience within 
NHS services, ideally in community or rehabilitation settings. You will demonstrate strong 
clinical reasoning and the ability to manage a caseload independently.

You will be confident delivering rehabilitation programmes and supporting discharge planning within a 
multidisciplinary team environment.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Post-qualification NHS experience.
• Experience within community or rehabilitation settings desirable.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence desirable due to the community-based role.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Physiotherapist – Band 6
• Sector: North East London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
• Flexibility: Part-time considered (minimum 3 days / 22.5 hours)
• Working Pattern: Agile working in place
• Salary: Negotiable

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with community or rehabilitation experience within North East London NHS, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this Physiotherapist role, apply using the form on the page.

Code:  U. 024004.B20158