Job summary Stevenage Integrated Care Team has a vacancy for a permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist. We would be happy to consider part-time hours. You would be joining a supportive team of qualified therapists and therapy support workers to provide senior clinical leadership to deliver quality care patients A secondment from within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust could be considered. The therapy service is delivered on a 7 day working roster. Proposed interview date: March 5th Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients with various needs - including orthopaedics, care of the elderly, neurology. The post holder will provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives. The post holder will deputise for the Lead Therapist as necessary About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-NS-PHYSIO Job locations Abel Smith House Level 1 Gunnells Wood Road Stevenage SG1 2ST Job description Job responsibilities To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience To be responsible for the supervision, education and assessment of junior staff, technical instructors and students To hold clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, working without direct supervision. To act as a Champion for specific service areas (e.g. Falls, Dementia etc) attending meetings and training as required, as part of the Units service delivery To lead the therapy teams in-service training programme in conjunction with the other Band 6 therapists To actively participate in the education of physiotherapy students and work experience students To ensure that own clinical practice and that of line-managed staff meet the required professional standards for physiotherapy practice Job description Job responsibilities To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience To be responsible for the supervision, education and assessment of junior staff, technical instructors and students To hold clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, working without direct supervision. To act as a Champion for specific service areas (e.g. Falls, Dementia etc) attending meetings and training as required, as part of the Units service delivery To lead the therapy teams in-service training programme in conjunction with the other Band 6 therapists To actively participate in the education of physiotherapy students and work experience students To ensure that own clinical practice and that of line-managed staff meet the required professional standards for physiotherapy practice Person Specification Training knowledge and experience Essential Physiotherapy degree or equivalent HCPC registration Documented evidence of professional development Areas of experience and knowledge Essential Post-qualifying experience in a range of areas including; acute, elderly care and neurology. A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan. Experience in supervising support workers and students. Desirable Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints Communication skills Essential Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English Desirable Ability to search and review the evidence base for a physiotherapy technique Analytical skills Essential Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases Desirable Ability to prioritise patient workload and delegate work to other team members General Essential Car owner / driver Ability to work on 7 day roster Person Specification Training knowledge and experience Essential Physiotherapy degree or equivalent HCPC registration Documented evidence of professional development Areas of experience and knowledge Essential Post-qualifying experience in a range of areas including; acute, elderly care and neurology. A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan. Experience in supervising support workers and students. Desirable Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints Communication skills Essential Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English Desirable Ability to search and review the evidence base for a physiotherapy technique Analytical skills Essential Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases Desirable Ability to prioritise patient workload and delegate work to other team members General Essential Car owner / driver Ability to work on 7 day roster 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Abel Smith House Level 1 Gunnells Wood Road Stevenage SG1 2ST Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)