Specialist Physiotherapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist – Home 1st Service
Join Home 1st interdisciplinary team and help people regain independence where it matters most – at home.
Home 1st is a dynamic community based rehabilitation service focused on promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and reducing hospital length of stay. We work across a range of settings including patients’ homes, inpatient units, hospitals, and community venues.
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation support workers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the Role
As a B6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you will manage your own defined caseload and deliver evidence-based, personalised rehabilitation programmes. You will work with individuals presenting with a wide range of conditions, including:
• Post-orthopaedic and general surgery recovery
• Post-critical care rehabilitation
• Frailty and falls
• Stroke and neurological conditions (e.g. MS)
• COPD and respiratory conditions
• Dementia
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Palliative care needs
What You’ll Do
• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised treatment programmes using evidence-based practice
• Work autonomously while having access to guidance and support from experienced clinicians
• Contribute to maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and effective therapy service
• Promote the core values of CNWL: compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership
Why Join Us?
• Varied and rewarding clinical experience across community and inpatient settings
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
• Structured support and career development pathways
• Opportunity to make a real impact on patient independence and quality of life
Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Home 1st Therapy
Role overview
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation within the Home 1st service
• Work as an autonomous practitioner across community pathways, supporting admission avoidance, early discharge from hospital and community therapy
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and external agencies to deliver integrated care
Key responsibilities
• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment plans for a varied patient caseload
• Support rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient independence
• Act as a Trusted Assessor where appropriate
• Maintainaccurate clinical records and manage clinical risk
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and professionals
Professional & leadership duties
• Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to CSP standards
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and clinical supervision
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement
• Supervise and support junior staff and students where required
Working pattern & location
• Full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern includingevenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Based at Bletchley Community Hospital with community-based working
• Service hours may expand to8am–8pm
Person requirements (high level)
• Strongclinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Ability towork independently and prioritise workload
• Excellentcommunication and teamwork skills
• Commitment tohigh standards of care, equality and patient-centred practice
Additional expectations
• Adhere to health & safety, infection control and safeguarding policies
• Participate in mandatory training, supervision and appraisal processes
• Contribute to a supportive, high-quality NHS service focused on patient outcomes
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Jul 2026
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