Oxford Health NHS Trust

Physiotherapist - North locality

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic, caring Community Therapy Team. We are welcoming Physiotherapists from within Oxford Health.

Working within the Community Health Services, Dentistry and Primary Care Pathway, supporting the planned and unplanned therapy needs of our community, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of Oxford.

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurse, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants, admin staff and a Clinical Lead and Clinical Specialist.

Main duties of the job

As an Community Physiotherapist, you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.

You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7425819

Job locations

Community Therapy Service - North locality

The Fiennes Centre, High town road, Banbury, OX169BF

Banbury

OX16 9BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. For example: as a substantive band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the Trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. For example: as a substantive band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the Trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

  • Car driver
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

  • Car driver

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Community Therapy Service - North locality

The Fiennes Centre, High town road, Banbury, OX169BF

Banbury

OX16 9BF


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Community Therapy Service - North locality

The Fiennes Centre, High town road, Banbury, OX169BF

Banbury

OX16 9BF


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Tom Cover

tom.cover@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07824334458

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7425819

Job locations

Community Therapy Service - North locality

The Fiennes Centre, High town road, Banbury, OX169BF

Banbury

OX16 9BF


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