Overview
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting. Are you a qualified Physiotherapist wanting to further your rehabilitation, organizational and management skills, working with patients in their own homes? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Planned Care team in Watford community. The position offers experience of a mixed caseload of patients with various pathologies, including amputees, neurological/stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, falls/balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions and palliative/end of life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients\' potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment. The team covers a large area and population size; the role involves assessment and treatment of physiotherapy interventions for patients in their own homes and liaising with patients, family, carers and other MDT staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist who has completed core rotations in an acute setting and would like to experience community working. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes are required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
* Provide assessment, treatment and interventions to patients in their own home environment to support them to optimise their functional ability.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner while collaborating with other physiotherapists, assistants and occupational therapists.
* Maintain links with the community nurses, complex care and frailty team, GPs, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care and other third party organisations.
* Transport and provide equipment from satellite stores to patients as required.
About us
We care about our patients\' well-being and 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
Details: Date posted 05 September 2025; Pay scheme Agenda for Change; Band 6; Salary £40,617 to £48,778 per annum, inclusive of HCAS; Contract Permanent; Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working.
Responsibilities and requirements
* Experience post registration as a Band 5 or Band 6 physiotherapist.
* Experience working in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics and respiratory.
* Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy; current HCPC registration; up-to-date CPD portfolio.
* Member of a Professional Body; desirable: member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post.
* Skills in assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies; good communication and report writing skills; basic IT skills.
* Able to work across the four localities that make up West Hertfordshire; full driving licence and car access for business use (unless Disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
UK Registration and Disclosure
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check may be required.
Employer details
Employer: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: BRE, Building 16, 2nd Floor - Planned Care, Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9XX
Employer website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)
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