Job summary Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service Main duties of the job To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. Participate in the Assessment Process. Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines. Perform uni-professional and multi-professional specialist assessments Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions. Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs and high-risk extreme environment. Be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs and to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs cannot be met. Prescribe appropriate equipment, following local procedures, to clients in order to maximise their independence. Travel to client's homes taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required. Be responsible for the safe storage and safe moving and handling of equipment. Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy To liaise with services which include other Healthcare Services, Healthcare Professionals and Voluntary agencies as appropriate. About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-HERTS-6987891 Job locations Harpenden Memorial Hospital Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Current HCPC registration Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation Member of Professional Body Desirable Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post Experience Essential Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory Desirable Experience working with voluntary organisations. Experience in service development projects. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel Key Attribute Essential To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Current HCPC registration Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation Member of Professional Body Desirable Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post Experience Essential Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory Desirable Experience working with voluntary organisations. Experience in service development projects. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel Key Attribute Essential To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Harpenden Memorial Hospital Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)