Job Introduction
Are you a motivated Physiotherapist looking to develop your clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking community service?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team based at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work with patients who require rehabilitation, support following illness or injury, and interventions designed to improve mobility, function and independence. You'll have the opportunity to work across a range of clinical settings, gaining valuable experience while developing your assessment, treatment and clinical decision-making skills.
Working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Support Workers, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll support patients to achieve meaningful goals, helping them remain independent and receive care in the most appropriate setting.
We welcome applications from both experienced Band 5 Physiotherapists and newly qualified Physiotherapists. If you're due to qualify, our preceptorship programme provides structured support and development throughout your first year in practice.
The service operates 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm, therefore weekend and bank holiday working will form part of the rota.
Package Description
As a Band 5 Physiotherapist, you'll be part of a valued multidisciplinary service based at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford, helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.
You will feel valued as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- AFC Band 5 salary of £31,049 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Plentiful on-site parking
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as 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 help with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post-trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with many of our services rated "Good" or "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
Main Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Physiotherapist, you will:
- Complete holistic physiotherapy assessments and contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation plans
- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, mobility and independence
- Work with patients to develop meaningful goals and evaluate progress against agreed outcomes
- Undertake follow-up reviews and adapt treatment programmes as required
- Collaborate with patients, families and carers to support positive health outcomes
- Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation needs where appropriate
- Delegate appropriate activities to rehabilitation and support staff
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records
- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, service development and training activities
- Contribute to delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care across the service
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a compassionate and enthusiastic Physiotherapist who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
You will have:
- A Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification
- Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist, or be due to obtain registration following qualification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
- The ability to assess, manage and prioritise a varied caseload
- A commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
We are particularly interested in candidates who are motivated, patient-focused and enthusiastic about developing their skills within community and rehabilitation services.
As this role involves community working, a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment where learning, development and innovation are actively encouraged.
You'll have the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, work alongside experienced clinicians and play a meaningful role in helping patients improve their independence, recovery and quality of life.
If you're looking for a rewarding Physiotherapy role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.