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Community Physiotherapist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2440982
Job summary
The post holder is a Community Physiotherapist (Band 5-Static role) with the clinical skills, expertise, and knowledge to support Community Reablement, the Community Physiotherapy Service, and the Falls Service.
Intermediate Care is a multidisciplinary service that helps people remain as independent as possible. It provides support and rehabilitation to individuals at risk of hospital admission or those who have recently been discharged. The aim is to ensure timely transfer from hospital to the community while preventing avoidable admissions to hospital or residential care. Wokingham Intermediate Care is a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and senior therapy assistants who treat people in their own homes, supporting them to regain the highest possible level of independence. This supportive multidisciplinary team works with patients across Wokingham in close collaboration with social services, voluntary agencies, and GPs. This post involves working six days within a shift pattern as part of the Intermediate Care service.
Main duties of the job
- Complete thetimely assessment and management of referrals with multiple co-morbidities and complex rehabilitation needs
- Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.
- Hold a caseload and work autonomously
- Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed
- Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe, and structured care
- Provide guidance andappropriate delegation within the team
- To support the supervision for therapy assistants and provision of education and clinical physiotherapy advice to staff /students in Intermediate Care.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS1370
Job locations
Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Previous experience working in NHS and Intermediate Care Service
- Excellent communications skills
- Current understanding of intermediate care in UK with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge
- Car driver with ability and readiness to be flexible within working day
- Skills and knowledge of supporting others and clinical leadership
- Motivated to participate in service development and support leadership of the team
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sujatha Judeson on 07795494471 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Previous experience working in NHS and Intermediate Care Service
- Excellent communications skills
- Current understanding of intermediate care in UK with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge
- Car driver with ability and readiness to be flexible within working day
- Skills and knowledge of supporting others and clinical leadership
- Motivated to participate in service development and support leadership of the team
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sujatha Judeson on 07795494471 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- CSP Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience.
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in ward-based rehabilitation
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate confidence in decision making
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Ability to manage caseload
- Be open to and drive forward change.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting.
- Computer skills
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to undertake lone working - appropriately seeking support from senior PT colleagues as and when required.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- The daily use of a car
- Ability to work on Weekends
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- CSP Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience.
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in ward-based rehabilitation
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate confidence in decision making
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Ability to manage caseload
- Be open to and drive forward change.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting.
- Computer skills
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to undertake lone working - appropriately seeking support from senior PT colleagues as and when required.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- The daily use of a car
- Ability to work on Weekends
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)