Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic physiotherapist with an interest in rehabilitation to work in a supportive, highly skilled team benefitting from excellent opportunities for training and development. The successful candidate would hold their own caseload of patients seen in their homes to work towards rehab goals that matter to them. This is a fixed term post so a great chance to try something new. Ideally you would have some community and/or stroke experience but we are open to all applications, contact us to find out whether it is the right post for you. Main duties of the job Be an autonomous practitioner responsible for the safe and comprehensive physio therapeutic assessment and management of your own caseloado Work within your scope of practiceo Plan and prioritise your workload independently and supervise assistants, rehabilitation workers and students as requiredo Support and guide service users in appropriate goal settingo Use clinical reasoning and treatment skills to develop and deliver personalised treatment plans based on evidence based practiceo Maintain accurate patient/client records in line with documentation guidelineso Work as part of a wider MDT to achieve patient goalso Communicate effectively with the wider MDTo Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks and physiotherapy treatment plans to Rehabilitation Workerso Be able to order equipment and ensure the safe and appropriate use of equipment, reporting any issueso Facilitate appropriate referrals to other services or investigations based on your assessment to ensure holistic patient careo Identify risks and act accordingly to minimise risk to self, service users and colleagues in line with policy and procedureso Actively participate in trainingo With support from supervisor, identify and work towards specific objectives and to actively participate in service development projects as required About us Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27 days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 083-7101058-MC Job locations South Bristol Community Hospital ICSS, South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Bristol BS14 0DE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Skills Essential Effective time management and caseload management skills Competent assessment and treatment skills Experience Essential Ability to work autonomously Desirable Experience of community work Experience in stroke rehab Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Skills Essential Effective time management and caseload management skills Competent assessment and treatment skills Experience Essential Ability to work autonomously Desirable Experience of community work Experience in stroke rehab 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. 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. 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 Sirona care & health CIC Address South Bristol Community Hospital ICSS, South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Bristol BS14 0DE Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)