Physiotherapist Frailty & Community Rehabilitation
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35000 - £42000 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Whitby, YO21 2PA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0149-26-0107 |
Summary
Job Description Role: Physiotherapist (Frailty) Hours: 0.5 FTE / 18.75 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary (12 months) Location: WhitbyRole Overview The Physiotherapist will deliver homebased assessment and rehabilitation for patients living with frailty, focusing on mobility, falls prevention and proactive management of high risk individuals. The role centres on improving mobility, strength and functional independence through targeted rehabilitation, enabling patients to remain safely at home and reducing the risk of deterioration, hospital admission and readmission. Working as part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) multidisciplinary team (MDT), the Physiotherapist will support proactive frailty management, contributing to shared care planning and coordinated, person centred care across primary, community and social care services. This role plays a key part in reducing avoidable demand across primary and secondary care through early intervention and ongoing management of musculoskeletal and mobility related drivers of frailty. Regular home visiting is required across the PCN footprint.Outcomes Expected You will support the PCN to: Prevent avoidable hospital admissions Improve mobility and functional independence Reduce falls and associated risk Support safe discharge and recovery at home Reduce GP workloadKey Responsibilities Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention including: Mobility, strength and balance assessments Frailty assessments and proactive case management Falls risk assessment and prevention strategies Homebased mobility assessments Exercise programmes and mobility strategies for patients and carers Individualised rehabilitation programmes Support for safe discharge and reducing readmission risk You will work with patients to develop person centred goals and care plans focused on improving quality of life, mobility, confidence and daily function.Typical Working Pattern 57 home visits per day (depending on complexity and travel) MDT meetings and case discussions Time for documentation, care planning and coordination Proactive case management of frailty cohorts Care home visits and remote consultationsMultidisciplinary Working You will collaborate with: GPs Advanced Nurse Practitioners Physiotherapists / First Contact Practitioners Social Prescribers Care Coordinators Community therapy teams Social care teams Voluntary sector services You will contribute to MDT discussions and care planning for complex patients.Care Home & Community Support You will assess and treat: Care home residents Recently discharged patients Patients identified via frailty registers or risk stratification Individuals requiring geriatric assessment Patients needing remote consultationsService Development & Quality Improvement You will support: Development of physiotherapy pathways in primary care Audit, evaluation and QI initiatives MDT understanding of mobility optimisation and falls prevention Service evaluation and outcome reportingProfessional Responsibilities You will: Maintain HCPC registration Work in accordance with CSP standards Participate in supervision and CPD Maintain accurate clinical records Follow safeguarding, governance and data protection policiesWhy Join Us Clinical autonomy Opportunity to shape frailty service development Structured supervision and support Ongoing CPD and career progression Exposure to complex community presentations Collaborative MDT working Ideal for a Physiotherapist looking to expand skills in frailty, rehabilitation and community based care.Person Specification Essential Degree or MSc in Physiotherapy HCPC registration CSP membership Experience with older adults or frailty, including: Multimorbidity Falls risk and mobility decline Deconditioning / sarcopenia Post discharge rehab Community or reablement settings Functional assessment and rehabilitation experience Strong communication and MDT skills Ability to work autonomously in the community Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Experience in primary care or community services Experience with care homes or frailty pathways Knowledge of NHS primary care systems Postgraduate training in frailty, rehab or advanced practiceTypical Patient Groups You will support patients who: Live with frailty or multiple long term conditions Have declining function or mobility Have experienced falls or are at risk Struggle with daily activities Need support following hospital discharge Require adaptations or rehab to remain independentSupervision & Governance You will receive: Clinical supervision Professional support aligned with HCPC/CSP standards Access to CPD opportunitiesWhy This Role Matters Physiotherapy in primary care enables early intervention for patients experiencing functional decline. By focusing on mobility, strength, rehabilitation and falls prevention, physiotherapists help patients remain safely at home while reducing demand on urgent and hospital services.General Terms Uphold Primary Care Physios Code of Conduct Safeguard children and adults appropriately Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures