Job Introduction
As a Band 7 Physiotherapist, you’ll be part of our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team primarily based at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend (DA11 0DG).
You will feel valued as a Band 7 Physiotherapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £49,387 – £56,515 Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a 5% High Cost Area Supplement (where applicable)
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as groceries, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing – including healthy lifestyle resources, activity challenges, counselling, legal and financial support, and career coaching
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and ongoing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning and Development team, The Learning Enterprise
- Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
- An open, supportive culture where you’re encouraged to share and implement ideas that help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – supported by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with the majority of services rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by the CQC
Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our friendly Early Supported Discharge (ESD) multidisciplinary team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend.
You will play a key role in delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, supporting safe and timely discharge from hospital into the community.
You will also provide leadership and clinical support within the therapy team, contributing to service development, supervision of staff, and high-quality patient outcomes.
This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week).
Main Responsibilities
- Work autonomously with a specialist and often complex caseload within an Early Supported Discharge service
- Assess, diagnose, and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with patients and carers
- Provide specialist neurological physiotherapy assessment and intervention, including stroke rehabilitation
- Use evidence-based practice and outcome measures to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and inform treatment planning
- Deliver clear, sensitive communication to patients and carers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and rehabilitation goals
- Contribute to safe and timely discharge planning, ensuring appropriate onward referral and community support
- Liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies (e.g. GPs, social services, acute hospital teams) to ensure continuity of care
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff and students within the ESD team
- Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure appropriate equipment provision and referral for specialist assessments where required
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A recognised Physiotherapy Degree/Qualification
- HCPC registration
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Significant post-registration experience, including at least Band 6 level experience within community or neuro-rehabilitation settings
- Strong experience working with neurological conditions, including stroke rehabilitation
- Experience working within community-based or Early Supported Discharge services (desirable)
- Evidence of leadership or supervisory experience within a clinical team
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, audit, and evidence-based practice
- Commitment to continuing professional development with demonstrable outcomes
- Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes (essential)