Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Community Rehabilitation

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Adult Community Rehabilitation, Physical Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Job ref: 333-G-CIS-0208.

Site: Kensington Town Hall, County London. Salary: £46,419 – £55,046 per annum (incl. HCAS – pro rata if P/T). Closing: 22/12/2025 23:59 (May be closed earlier). Interview date: 13/01/2026.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) provides integrated healthcare to a diverse population. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff, and partner organisations in how we operate.

We are proud of our diversity and actively encourage local people to help make a difference. We are committed to advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities.

Job overview

The Community Independence Service in Kensington and Chelsea seeks a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist for our Community Rehabilitation Team. You will bring clinical experience and be ready to work in the community, advancing both clinical and non‑clinical skills.

The community setting prioritises care at home and patient care in the community whenever possible. We collaborate across the tri‑borough and with acute partners such as Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Working with a client group where you can make a significant difference daily, you will be part of a multi‑agency team that includes Medical, Mental Health, Nursing, AHPs, Social Care and Reablement staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will see clients newly discharged from hospital, applying evidence‑based, patient‑centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individual treatment plans. You will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with supervision from senior therapists within CIS.

Expectations include promoting, maintaining and developing a high‑quality, efficient, and effective physiotherapy service in line with team philosophy and operational policies. You may develop undergraduate placements for students.

Working for our organisation

“The team are lovely, hard‑working and knowledgeable, supportive.”

“The team has a nice atmosphere.”

“The work is flexible, I feel in control, empowered and trusted to do things.”

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility), flexible working options, and monthly professional learning events. Staff benefits include season tickets, childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, and opportunities for internal and external rotation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the linked job description & person specification for further details.

Deliver skilled physiotherapy care to clients in their own homes, based on a holistic assessment and an individualised rehabilitation plan.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registration with HCPC as a Physiotherapist
• Member of CSP
• Post‑registration courses – e.g. Neurology, Older people/elderly rehab, Goal setting, Student Placement Educator
• Membership and/or involvement in a CSP professional network

Previous Experience

• Experience working in the UK or a similar health economy as a physiotherapist
• General experience in older people/elderly rehab, orthopaedics, general surgery, falls, dementia, respiratory
• Teaching juniors/rehab assistants
• Completion of audit and service developments
• Autonomous practice in a community setting
• Experience in neurology, community working, pain management, group work
• Teaching students

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, fluency in written and verbal English
• Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership skills
• Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Understanding principles of Multi‑Disciplinary Teamwork
• Understanding of disability issues
• Awareness of NHS developments and service improvement
• Evidence of maintaining a CPD portfolio
• Knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
• Understanding the role of the physiotherapist in rehabilitation and other professionals in MDT
• Commitment to working with older people
• Insight into disability issues and Health & Safety application
• Professional and personal responsibility
• Motivation and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities, delegate and manage time
• Teamwork and leadership interest

Other

• Full UK driver’s licence and use of a car for business purposes required.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. NHS Trusts strongly encourage vaccination to protect yourself, colleagues and patients.

• High response levels may cause urgency; the vacancy may close earlier.
• Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship are welcome; verify UKVI eligibility before submitting.
• Contract subject to a 13‑week probationary period.
• Information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system if offered a job.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020; Disclosure to the DBS is required.

Safeguarding

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.