Community Physiotherapist

CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Barnet Discharge to Assess Therapy Team is recruiting!

Are you a qualified Physiotherapist wanting to further your organisational and management skills, working with patients in their own homes?

We are seeking an enthusiastic B and 6 Physiotherapist to join our D2A and Rapid Response Team at Finchley Memorial Hospital in London.

The position offers experience of a mixed caseload of patients with various pathologies; including NWB, D2A, Rapid Response, neurological, falls / balance impairments and orthopaedics. The aim is to prevent hospital admission and speed up safe discharges from the hospitals. We also maximise the patients' potential and support patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment.

The team is well-established and covers a large area and population size; the position requires the assessment and treatment of physiotherapy intervention for patients in their own homes. Liaising with patients, family, carers and other MDT staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist working in the acute, bed‑based rehab, or social services, who have complete core rotations in an acute setting as band 5, who would like to experience community working.

A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.

• Provide assessment, treatment, and interventions to patients in their own home environment to support them to optimise their functional ability.
• Be a car driver with access to a vehicle to see patients across the locality. Transport and supply equipment from satellite stores may be required.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner while collaborating closely with other physio's, assistants and OT's.
• Maintain close links with community nurses, complex care and frailty teams, GP's, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care and other third‑party sector organisations.

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Godwin Amponsah –

Job title:

Therapy Clinical Lead – Email address:  – Telephone number: