# Vacancies Band 7 Physiotherapist - Early Supported Discharge## Job IntroductionAs 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 IntroductionWe 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 requiredA full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.## The Ideal CandidateThe 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)Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Band 7 Physiotherapist - Early Supported Discharge* **Salary** AFC Band 7* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/116242/19356* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 14 June, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Allied Health Professionals* **Business Unit** HCRG - North Kent* **Location** Gravesend, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 19 May, 2026Apply
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