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Salary for this role£36,943 – £44,900 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2221, Physiotherapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B5 physiotherapist to join a vibrant community therapy team in East London. You may be newly qualified or already have some experience and be passionate about working in the community. Your patients will be varied and you will have many opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. You will join an established team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trusted assessors, rehab support workers and a practice experience facilitator, who all work closely with the other teams in the Extended Primary Care team, including district nurses, urgent community response and telehealth. You will also be supported with your Continuing Professional Development by attending monthly in-service training sessions, weekly therapy clinical meetings, monthly supervision sessions and a yearly appraisal, other training opportunities will also be available.

Main duties of the job

1.Assessments and interventions for patients with a variety of clinical presentations

2.Working both alone in the community and as part of an MDT to provide therapeutic, rehabilitation interventions/programmes

3.Provide appropriate adaptive equipment for patients when indicated

4.Use of electronic programmes (e.g. Physio Tools) to generate home exercise programmes

5.To work according to HCPC and CSP regulations as an autonomous professional

6.To develop good communication skills with patients, their carers, colleagues and professionals from other teams and organisations

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHN8290840

Job locations

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

London

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

managing a caseload, including prioritisation
ensuring all work relationships are professional
involving patients and carers in rehabilitation plans
ensuring communication is of the highest standard at all times
sharing information promptly and appropriately, when needed
understanding day-to-day processes at work
completing all statutory and mandatory training on time
engaging in all appropriate CPD opportunities
actively participating in the supervision and appraisal processes

Please refer to the JD and PS for fuller details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

Member of the UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
Ability to organise and prioritise work
Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding of a range of medical conditions
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Understanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy services
IT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.
Clear, concise verbal communication

Desirable

Relevant postgraduate learning

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.

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.