Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Exercise Therapist
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 6 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2484230


Job summary

We are looking for an experienced band 5 or a current band 6 to join the Worcester City neighbourhood team physiotherapists for a 12 months fixed term contract. This is an ideal opportunity for physiotherapists interested in developing their career and skills in the community setting. The post is full time 37.5 hours per week. We would consider part time hours for the right candidate.

The community physiotherapy team work Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 - 17.00 however there is scope for flexibility.

We are a busy team with a friendly and supportive culture. The successful candidate will work autonomously however there is always a member of the team willing to assist as needed, with advice over the phone or through a joint visit.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

Our neighbourhood team consists of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants, community nurses, occupational therapists, and healthcare assistants. We work alongside the Worcester GPs to support people living in their own homes. As well as planned work the role includes admission prevention and hospital discharge assessments as well as supporting urgent community response.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a varied and interesting caseload.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of supportive staff networks
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Details
Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

798-8405545

Job locations

Worcester City Neighbourhood Team

Warndon Clinic, Cranham Drive

Worcester

WR4 9PA

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
  • Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
  • Experience of delegation to qualified/ unqualified staff
Desirable
  • Recent experience in a community setting
  • Experience at band 6
Qualifications
Essential
  • Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
Desirable
  • Clinical educators qualification
  • Relevant validated clinical courses
Skills and abilities
Essential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and time manage own workload including use of effective delegation
  • Ability to identify and plan individual rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
  • Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
Desirable
  • Ability to work proactively with other agencies to prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge
Additional Criteria
Essential
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
  • Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
  • Experience of delegation to qualified/ unqualified staff
Desirable
  • Recent experience in a community setting
  • Experience at band 6
Qualifications
Essential
  • Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
Desirable
  • Clinical educators qualification
  • Relevant validated clinical courses
Skills and abilities
Essential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and time manage own workload including use of effective delegation
  • Ability to identify and plan individual rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
  • Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
Desirable
  • Ability to work proactively with other agencies to prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge
Additional Criteria
Essential
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Worcester City Neighbourhood Team

Warndon Clinic, Cranham Drive

Worcester

WR4 9PA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Worcester City Neighbourhood Team

Warndon Clinic, Cranham Drive

Worcester

WR4 9PA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)