Band 5 Rehabilitation Physiotherapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£38,488 - £46,852
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W8 7NX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

To promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy service to clients referred to Community Independence Service, in a multi-disciplinary context, and in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team. Expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, and participate in specific clinical projects as agreed and supported by Team Lead, and participate in service developments, audit and review of the service. To independently undertake assessments of health and social care needs of patients in order to plan community services required. To provide supervision to Rehabilitation Assistants and OT students whilst on placement in the service To ensure that the patients individual needs, cultural beliefs, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. To proactively develop close working relationships with primary, secondary, voluntary and social care colleagues which promotes and supports effectively, utilising resources, ensuring patients receive the right service at the right time and in the right environment SERVICE PROFILE: The Community Independence Service is an inter-disciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Paramedics, Rehabilitation Assistants, Pharmacists and Administrators. The remit of the team is to provide community rehabilitation to adults to promote independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admission, and reduce the length of stay for those admitted to hospital. Treatment takes place in a variety of settings including the clients home, residential homes or nursing homes. Visits may be made on foot, by public transport, bicycle, motorcycle or own car.

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