Band 6 Physiotherapist

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Kingston Rehabilitation Centre on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation setting supporting individuals with acquired brain injury, complex neurological conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation, and slow-stream rehabilitation needs. The successful candidate will manage their own clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred physiotherapy interventions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality rehabilitation outcomes and safe discharge planning. We are ideally seeking a full-time physiotherapist (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), however part-time or job-share arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating physiotherapy interventions for a varied rehabilitation caseload.
• Managing an autonomous caseload and delivering individualised rehabilitation programmes.
• Completing comprehensive assessments and setting SMART, patient-centred goals.
• Using clinical reasoning and outcome measures to guide treatment and evaluate progress.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Supporting safe discharge planning and community transition where appropriate.
• Supervising physiotherapy assistants and junior staff when required.
• Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
• Contributing to audits, clinical governance, and service development.
• Supporting safe use of equipment and assessing patient equipment needs.
• Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

You may also be required to deputise for senior physiotherapy staff when needed.

Clinical Responsibilities include:

• To assess, treat, and manage a designated caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• To formulate individual management and treatment programmes using clinical reasoning skills and a range of physiotherapy techniques.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess, and modify treatment programmes as required.
• To provide effective rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injury, complex needs, orthopaedic conditions, and long-term disabilities.
• To use SMART goal setting and appropriate outcome measures to support rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• To ensure all aspects of care meet national, professional, and local standards.
• To provide physiotherapy input in inpatient, rehabilitation, and where required, community/home settings in line with lone working procedures.
• To assess equipment needs and ensure safe use and management of all equipment within clinical practice.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient records in line with professional and legal requirements.

Communication and Relationship Skills:

• To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• To use advanced communication skills including motivation, persuasion, explanation, and gaining informed consent.
• To identify and overcome barriers to communication with patients with cognitive or physical impairments.
• To provide advice, education, and instruction to patients, relatives, carers, and other professionals.
• To promote understanding of physiotherapy aims and ensure coordinated patient care.
• To liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved in patient care.
• To contribute to developing a client-focused service and maintaining positive relationships with commissioners and clinical partners.

Leadership, Training and Supervision:

• To supervise and delegate tasks to physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors.
• To provide training and guidance to non-qualified staff and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To provide supervision for physiotherapy students and support visitors or learners in understanding the physiotherapy role.
• To participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice in line with organisational guidelines.
• To contribute to induction and orientation of new staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• To deputise for senior physiotherapists when required, reporting appropriately to senior management.

Service Development, Audit and Governance:

• To participate in audit, research, and clinical governance activities.
• To use evidence-based practice and current research to inform clinical decision-making.
• To contribute to service improvement, development, and evaluation of physiotherapy services.
• To collect and report data and statistics as required by the Clinical Head of Rehabilitation Services.
• To participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and continuous professional development activities.
• To identify personal development needs and participate in annual appraisal processes.

Health, Safety and Risk Management:

• To comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all clinical equipment.
• To be aware of and comply with emergency procedures and mandatory training requirements.
• To promptly report incidents, accidents, and risks in line with organisational procedures.
• To adhere to confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements.
• To work in accordance with Equal Opportunities and organisational policies at all times.

Policy, Quality and Service Improvement:

• To work within CHD Rehabilitation consent policies and all relevant legal frameworks.
• To contribute to the continuous development and improvement of physiotherapy services.
• To ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and CQC guidelines.
• To support service development initiatives including use of available rehabilitation resources such as hydrotherapy facilities.

Planning and Organisational Duties:

• To participate in planning of multidisciplinary timetables.
• To prioritise clinical workload effectively to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• To work alongside senior physiotherapists in day-to-day service delivery and planning.
• To contribute to service coordination and effective patient flow.

Client Care Responsibilities:

• To deliver individualised physiotherapy programmes using SMART goals and evidence-based interventions.
• To provide neurorehabilitation, slow-stream rehabilitation, and long-term disability management under senior guidance where required.
• To ensure safe and timely discharge planning into the community where appropriate.
• To maintain high standards of clinical care at all times.

Equipment and Resources:

• To be responsible for safe use, management, and maintenance of equipment.
• To monitor therapy stock and contribute to ordering and equipment needs as required.

Information Management:

• To use electronic patient record systems to document clinical care accurately.
• To ensure compliance with data protection legislation and organisational standards.
• To support reporting requirements for healthcare providers and commissioners.

Other Responsibilities:

• To promote physiotherapy and rehabilitation services within the local healthcare community.
• To contribute positively to multidisciplinary working and service reputation.
• To undertake any other duties consistent with the role and grade as required.

Person Specification:

• Recognised professional qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Post-graduate clinical experience as a physiotherapist.
• Experience working with people with neurological conditions.
• Experience working with individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).
• Experience delivering rehabilitation to patients with complex needs.
• Competence in carrying out assessments and developing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Experience producing clear, accurate clinical reports and documentation.
• Good knowledge of CQC standards and care regulations.
• Understanding of clinical governance principles.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Experience working autonomously and managing own caseload.
• Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice and contribute to audit or service evaluation.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Competent in the use of IT and electronic clinical record systems.
• Ability to provide training, guidance, or supervision to colleagues.
• Ability to work with empathy and a patient-centred approach.
• Active listening skills and ability to adapt communication to patient needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Ability to train colleagues.

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.