Band 6 Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Saffron Walden, CB11 3HY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9364-26-0262 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL Clinical responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to: To deliver high quality, skilled clinical care to patients and provide rehabilitation and long term care/conditions management. To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions. To utilise specialist skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive assessments of patients. To analyse information gained form assessment to formulate an accurate intervention. To collaboratively discuss and agree SMART goals and outcomes for treatment with patients. This at times may involve negotiation and motivation skills and the need to work sensitively with patients. To ensure patients understands and consent to treatment plans. If the patient does not have the capacity to give consent, to be able to work within the legal framework as appropriate. To develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, relatives as appropriate and colleagues, demonstrating client centred practice and specialist problem solving techniques. The selection of techniques will be based on both theoretical, practical knowledge and evaluative past experiences. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and review treatment programmes as required through the monitoring of medical and rehabilitation needs and adjusting if needed. This will involve determining the potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time. Facilitate the safe transfer of patients using approved moving and handling techniques and equipment. To assess and clinically justify the provision of mobility aids/equipment to patients. To be responsible for ensuring equipment provided is safe to use and advise the multi-professional team/family where appropriate. Identify and undertake risk assessments of patients and environments during each intervention. To be able to hand over patients to non-qualified staff, providing a clear treatment plan and review progress of this at appropriate and regular intervals. To be part of the daily ward rounds providing clear feedback and progress. Highlighting any issues or concerns. To be part of MDT and family meetings and provide clear feedback and suggested discharge pathways for patients. To complete clear discharge summaries explaining interventions, outcomes of therapy and appropriate next steps.