3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team. • This fast-paced, frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week. • The Physiotherapist will assess risks, design and deliver therapy interventions, and create personalised reablement plans to help residents maintain independence, recover safely, and achieve their outcomes. • Flexible working between home and office is offered. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Screen referral documentation and support planning decisions for hospital discharge pathways. • Conduct post-discharge assessments in residents’ homes, providing physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, independence, or prevent hospital readmission. • Recommend and facilitate equipment provision, minor adaptations, and alternative strategies for daily living or manual handling. • Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals, using a strength-based, outcome-focused approach. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals. • Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and council policies. • Provide expert advice on rehabilitation and physiotherapy within hospital discharge pathways. Skills/Experience: • Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration. • Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or community physiotherapy. • Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions. • Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, strength-based practice, and outcome-focused care. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and professionals. • Knowledge of equipment provision, minor adaptations, and manual handling. • Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in healthcare. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Additional Information: • Hours: 35 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00. • Location: 222 Upper Street, London. • Flexible working across home and office settings. • DBS clearance may be required.