Band 6 Community Physiotherapist | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist who would like to extend their leadership and managerial skills whilst guiding and supporting more junior members of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in education and clinical leadership within this role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team player to join the Pathway 2 Therapy Team. The post will be based at Ilkeston Hospital, with an expectation that you will also work across our additional sites at Bennerley Fields Centre and Ripley Hospital.
If you are a Physiotherapist who is motivated to achieve you full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Your responsibilities will include managing a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological, orthopaedic (trauma and elective), respiratory and elderly rehabilitation.
You will be working as part of an integrated team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers, Therapy Support Workers, and alongside Social Care, Nurses, Care Coordinators, ACPs and other specialist services.
Our Integrated Care Services Teams are enthusiastic with a breadth of experience and a shared goal to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.
All team members are expected to manage clinical caseload, attend regular therapy meetings and undertake individual and joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions with members of the MDT where appropriate.
Rehabilitation is delivered to patients with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and facilitating discharge home.
The Therapy hours are between 08:30 and 16:30, with weekend hours covering from 08:00 - 18:30 worked as early and late shifts. Bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026
£49,387 - £64,750 Salary is dependant on experience.
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Band 6 Community Physiotherapist | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Ilkeston employer: DCHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave and a robust NHS pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives while being part of a CQC rated 'GOOD' organisation that values innovation and teamwork.
