Specialist Community Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist – CRS
The closing date is 29 April 2026.
An exciting new role has arisen for a dynamic and proactive Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist within our Community Recovery Service (CRS). This full‑time post will involve county‑wide work within Warwickshire, with base location to be determined with the successful candidate.
The Community Recovery Service offers home‑based intermediate care; providing additional support and rehabilitation to those who need it, facilitating their return home following hospital.
We are seeking a specialist clinician to manage a complex community caseload, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced rehabilitation setting. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills to support the team – deputising for the Clinical & Operational Lead in professional leadership, operational management, supervision and appraisals of staff.
You will play a core role in service delivery and improvement, requiring a passion for high quality care. Strong communication skills are essential when working with internal and external teams to strive for excellence.
As a national discharge front‑runner service in 2023, you will be part of a service that drives innovation and improvement. The service developed over the 2‑year pilot period and has established itself as Warwickshire's primary discharge service for people returning home with additional care and recovery needs.
We look forward to welcoming you into our ever‑evolving service.
Responsibilities
* Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
* Hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service, working as part of the team.
* Perform advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and deliver a specialised treatment plan, based on evidence‑based practice.
* Be involved in performance management, peer review sessions and supervision of staff or students as necessary.
* Work with Team Leads to co‑ordinate and supervise the education of less experienced staff.
* Initiate and co‑ordinate departmental audit projects regularly to develop efficient service provision.
* Contribute to out‑of‑hours working as required.
* Maintain own competency to practise.
* Ensure comprehensive, contemporaneous assessment, treatment and discharge records.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
* Integrate therapeutic treatment into a coordinated multidisciplinary programme, representing the service at MDT meetings.
* Provide support, teaching and specialist advice to staff on a planned or spontaneous basis.
* Co‑ordinate and oversee delivery of service in a specified area.
* Work within Trust policy, national and local standards, and monitor quality practice.
* Be legally and professionally accountable for all aspects of own work.
* Assess and manage clinical risk within own scope of practice.
* Set a high personal standard and encourage others to do likewise.
* Coordinate planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.
* Assist with safe and competent use of mobility aids/equipment through teaching and supervision.
* Contribute to quality care by developing clinical guidelines, education, audit and research.
* Support the Trust's corporate governance agenda.
* Maintain high morale and staff relations within the department.
* Develop students to graduate level.
* First point of contact for minor patient complaints, in line with Trust policy.
* Participate in clinical trials relevant to area of practice.
* Represent the Trust externally regarding the Community Recovery Service.
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
* State registration (HCPC).
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the chosen clinical field.
* Experiential learning.
* Membership of the CSP or RYOT.
* Relevant validated clinical courses.
* Leadership training.
Experience
* Evidence of extensive postgraduate experience, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities.
* Experience of working as part of a therapy team and multi‑disciplinary team.
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
* Evidence of supervision of students or less experienced physiotherapy staff.
* Evidence of provision of clinical education to less experienced staff, students and assistants.
* Experience at Team Leader (6/7) level (desirable).
Skills
* Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
* Specialist knowledge of broad range of conditions in relevant field.
* Evidence of sound clinical reasoning abilities.
* Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments.
* Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
* Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
* Competent IT skills (Word, Email).
* Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and knowledge of professional standards.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, with experience of quality issues, research and audit.
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing patient needs.
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
* Excellent command of the English language.
* Good written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
* Ability to organise internal and external courses.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, taking on a team leader role.
* Flexible, empathetic and reliable.
* Ability to perform well in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
* Commitment to continually develop clinically and managerially.
Other
* Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
* Independent means of transport – car driver/owner.
* Commitment to contribute to extended working hours.
* Commitment to contribute to regular weekend working.
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.
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