Senior Physiotherapist - Integrated Community Services | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thatcham, RG18 3HR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are pleased to be able to offer a band 6Physiotherapistrole working in the West Berkshire area.We are a community team covering from Lambourn to Tilehurst.We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, andadminsupport. The service supports multiple pathways including CommunityReablement,Fallsand Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.

The successful candidate willbe requiredto provide/ willing to develop skills in providinghigh quality, responsive services working as an integral member of theteam.You willalsowork closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.

The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (asrequired) having a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.

• Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs.

• Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes

• Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.

• Hold a caseload and work autonomously

• Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed

• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate,safeand structured care

• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate

• Provide guidance andappropriate delegationto therapy assistants in the team

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority

• Committed to providing good quality, safe services

• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

• Generous NHS pension scheme

• Excellent learning and career development opportunities

• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave

• Free parking across Trust sites

The  “must haves” for this role: 

1. HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist and excellent communications skills

1. Understanding of intermediate care with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge

1. Car driverwith a valid UK driving licensewith ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity todemonstrateto us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility,equityand confidence for applicants. However,it’simportant that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. 

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should beevidencedwithin your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Phillippa Elliott on 07814982910or email: phillippa.elliott@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026

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