Job summary We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join us. The North Hampshire Community Therapy Team is a friendly and supportive team of Community Therapists and Therapy assistants providing a domiciliary rehabilitation service to patients. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions. You will also have opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within the team. This post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with an interest in community working. Successful applicants will need to be an efficient worker, a good communicator and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Community experience is desirable. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care - preventing unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care, promoting functional independence and facilitating timely discharge from hospital. Main duties of the job The Clinical Therapist will work across the caseload, using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients, triage appropriately and refer/liaise with the correct services. To provide specialist therapy assessment of patients, using analytical and judgment skills. To provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice where-ever possible. Patients will present with acute or chronic conditions and complex multi-system pathologies e.g. neuro, respiratory conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation, age related deterioration and palliative care. To devise effective care plans for each patient with specific therapeutic knowledge, recognising him or her as an individual. The plan of care, which has been developed in conjunction with the patient, carer and relevant others, should be outcome based and ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required. To provide the therapeutic treatment programme or where appropriate direct the intervention as necessary through Support Workers, or other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Clinical Therapist will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead receiving specific therapy clinical supervision/ development support from the appropriate leads in the district. The emphasis will be on developing assessment and clinical skills as well as developing skills that can be shared across a wider team. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-MNH-7581 Job locations Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) with full HCPC registration Degree level award (level 6) plus post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses to masters equivalent level. Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Computer Literate in both data entry and communicating via IT - emails and report writing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) with full HCPC registration Degree level award (level 6) plus post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses to masters equivalent level. Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Computer Literate in both data entry and communicating via IT - emails and report writing 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)