We are pleased to present the opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Willow Therapy Team. The post holder will work in an integrated team providing clinical leadership to Band 5 Physiotherapists, Band 4 Assistant Practitioners, Physiotherapy Apprentices and students. The Willow Therapy Unit operates a 7 day service model and shift working (7am‑7.30pm), to enable round‑the‑clock reablement and to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. This is a part‑time post. Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
* To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with long‑term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
* To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
* To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
* To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non‑statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our users.
* To be wholly accountable for own professional practice as determined by the Health Care Professions Council code of conduct and to take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence, including continued development highlighted through the appraisal process and attending mandatory and specific training sessions.
* Undertake comprehensive, holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients (including those with complex presentations) using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills to form a differential diagnosis.
* Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic physiotherapeutic goals through consultation with the patient, family, multidisciplinary team and other agencies.
* Ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to initiating all interventions and be respectful of patient needs with regard to privacy, dignity and courtesy.
* Provide information and education to enable patients to make choices regarding a healthier lifestyle as appropriate.
* Where there are barriers to understanding (e.g., hearing impairments, mental capacity impairments and other difficulties in comprehension), consider alternative methods to facilitate understanding, consent and concordance.
* Promote effective communication within the multi‑disciplinary team, with GPs, Social Services and other outside agencies, including voluntary services, and work collaboratively with these services as appropriate.
* Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Assistive Technology and recommend referrals for this as required.
* To participate in multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency meetings (e.g., Gold Standard Framework meetings) and contribute to team meetings.
* To participate in audit processes and to act on outcomes.
* Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service needs and targets, and to participate in the central triage roster and allocation of patients.
* Inform Line Manager/Clinical Lead of circumstances that may affect safe and competent practice.
Management and Leadership
* Provide clinical supervision to other team members and participate in meetings for own clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
* Comment on draft policies.
* Assist with the induction of new staff and students and act as Clinical Educator where appropriate.
* Act as a role model, giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
* Support all team members, respecting their roles and contributions.
* Be responsible for the safe use of equipment and supplies.
* Make own travel arrangements to patients’ homes, base, meetings and training as required.
* Ensure effective and efficient use of all team/ward resources.
* Provide leadership to all members of the team, promoting effective teamwork.
* Be aware of the budget and work within it.
* Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment via the electronic ordering systems used within the teams.
* Be accountable for work delegated to others.
* Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
* Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
* Undertake personal development plans for more junior members of staff.
* Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Line Manager and Trust Policy.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026
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