Overview
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We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to work on our general rehabilitation ward at Potters Bar Community Hospital as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client-centred, evidence-based care in inpatient rehabilitation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative team where you can develop your rehabilitation skills across conditions such as Orthopaedics, amputees, elderly care and general medical conditions. You will have the chance to supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students, and participate in audits and service improvement projects. Applications from all sections of the community are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
* Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed-based unit.
* Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and undertake autonomous clinical duties including assessing and treating own caseload and maintaining professional documentation.
* Build and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including acute and community teams to facilitate appropriate referrals and to understand the role of the Physiotherapist and the multidisciplinary team.
* Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Care Workers and Physiotherapy students.
* Work in a variety of settings including clinics, clients\' own homes, Residential and Nursing Homes, Acute and Community Hospitals as required.
* Support self and service development through CPD and participation in Inservice Training, Audit or research undertaken by the service.
About Us
We care about our patients’ well-being and we care about yours.
We Can Offer You
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
For a full view of our benefits and what it’s like working for us, please visit the CLCH Careers page.
Details
* Date posted: 23 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year, inclusive of HCAS
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Potters Bar Community Hospital, Oakmere wards, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Essential qualifications and experience: Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy; Current HCPC registration; Evidence of up-to-date CPD; Involvement in Appraisal Scheme; Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities in Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, or Older People Rehabilitation.
Desirable qualifications: CSP membership; Special Interest Group membership relevant to rotational clinical areas.
Experience: Essential – post-registration experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist; experience in a wide range of specialised clinical areas. Desirable – experience in Falls Prevention Team, Community Rehabilitation, Outpatients and Learning Disability; experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist; NHS experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require DBS disclosure.
UK Registration: Current UK professional registration is required.
Employer details
Employer: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Potters Bar Community Hospital, Oakmere wards, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/
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