Job summary The Physiotherapy department are looking to recruit a driven and ambitious experienced band 5 or existing band 6 therapist to work within our Hospital Outreach Support Team (HOST). HOST is a unique and highly regarded team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, established to facilitate acute discharge from hospital and help reduce risk of readmission for complex patients. HOST accept referrals from all specialities and demographics, ensuring the caseload remains varied. This is a permanent, full-time position and the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent multidisciplinary team working, adaptable communication for complex patients, be able to problem solve autonomously and be innovative in their approach to complex patients. Benefits of the role include the opportunity to support patients on the pathway between the acute and community settings, to support the recovery of patients with a wide range of varied pathologies and functional abilities; close collaborative working with occupational therapy and community colleagues and experience with a wide variety of orthopaedic devices and adaptive aids. You must have experience within the NHS, preferably having completed rotations of the acute setting and also be a car driver/owner. There is a requirement for flexible working as the service currently covers a 7 day working week, including bank holidays, using a rostered system. NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job By reviewing patients in their own homes immediately following discharge, HOST provide short term patient centred rehabilitation, adaptive aids and advice to maximise opportunity for patients to reach their functional potential and remain safely at home. In addition, HOST also support patients on discharge with management of a variety of orthopaedic devices, including cervical collars and upper and lower limb braces. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF17291-B6-D Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within HOST, in a range of settings including inpatients, outpatients and patient homes. To assess and treat patients in HOST. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students. A rotation with inpatient services may be considered. Job description Job responsibilities To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within HOST, in a range of settings including inpatients, outpatients and patient homes. To assess and treat patients in HOST. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students. A rotation with inpatient services may be considered. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration BSc Physiotherapy Desirable Member of CSP Member of Specific interest group Post graduate qualifications in related area i.e. frailty Knowledge Essential Previous Acute NHS experience at band 5 level Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including elderly care and orthopaedics Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area Previous acute NHS experience Desirable Previous Senior Experience in Specialty Area Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration BSc Physiotherapy Desirable Member of CSP Member of Specific interest group Post graduate qualifications in related area i.e. frailty Knowledge Essential Previous Acute NHS experience at band 5 level Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including elderly care and orthopaedics Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area Previous acute NHS experience Desirable Previous Senior Experience in Specialty Area Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)