Physiotherapist - Community Home First Team

Mpft Nhs; Leek; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Physiotherapist to join their Community Home First Team in Leek. The role involves delivering physiotherapy assessments and treatments, managing a caseload, and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and reduce hospital admissions. The position requires a degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the HCPC. This is a full-time permanent role with a salary of £29,970 to £36,483 per year.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Manage a caseload in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduce hospital admissions and improve health and wellbeing.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy Care Pathways

Experience managing frail elderly patients

Ability to organise and prioritise caseloads effectively

Commitment to client‑centred practice

Flexibility to work 7‑day services

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Registered with the HCPC

Job description

Physiotherapist - Community Home First Team

Apply for the Physiotherapist - Community Home First Team role at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Band 5 Physiotherapist to support the Home First community service based in Leek, operating across North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The role provides short-term reablement to enable patients to maximise independence and manage health and social care needs, and facilitates safe hospital discharges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous physiotherapy assessments and treatments within a community setting, managing a caseload in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Address a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and improve health and wellbeing.
• Apply professional knowledge and judgment to select appropriate care/support packages, considering individual circumstances and preferences.
• Engage with individuals and carers who may present challenging behaviour, applying management strategies and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
• Travel independently across Leek Moorlands, North Staffordshire, and Stoke-on-Trent to support patients’ needs.
• Work within the service’s operational hours (09:00‑18:00) and cover required shift patterns (5 days over a 7‑day week).

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post.
• Evidence of further clinical study.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary community teams.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy Care Pathways and their objectives.
• Experience managing frail elderly patients, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to organise and prioritise caseloads effectively.
• Commitment to client‑centred, non‑discriminatory practice.
• Ability to apply detailed clinical competence within the Discharge to Access pathway.
• Flexibility to work 7‑day services and two shift patterns, with readiness to travel within a geographical area.
• Capacity to make judgements, decisions and perform well under pressure.

Contract & Working Conditions

• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time (09:00‑18:00, 5 days over a 7‑day week).
• Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year.
• Location: Leek Moorlands Hospital, Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5BQ.
• Reference number: 301‑LP‑25‑7581623.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Employer Details

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leek Moorlands Hospital
Ashbourne Road
Leek, Staffordshire
ST13 5BQ
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk