Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community
The closing date is 09 February 2026
Job summary
The Home First and Community Therapy services work with individuals experiencing health or social care challenges that place them at risk of hospital admission or reduced independence. Our goal is to provide skilled assessment, rapid intervention, and rehabilitation within the community to prevent unnecessary hospital stays and support people to regain function, confidence, and autonomy.
As a physiotherapist in this service, you will:
- Support individuals who are experiencing an acute deterioration or crisis, enabling them to stay at home safely rather than requiring hospital admission.
- Contribute to early discharge pathways, helping people transition from hospital settings back to the home environment as quickly and safely as possible.
- Provide targeted rehabilitation and reablement interventions to support recovery of mobility, functional ability, and overall health and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleaguesincluding Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Community Nurses, and Adult Social Care teamsto deliver holistic, person-centred care.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is confident working autonomously, enjoys problem-solving in varied environments, and thrives on the rewards and challenges that community work brings.
CAR DRIVER AND ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POST. IF YOU ARE NOT A CAR DRIVER OR DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR WE REQUEST AN APPLICATION IS NOT SUBMITTED.
Contact Details: Mitch Wood, Mitch.wood@nhs.net 07771772672
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Band 6 Physiotherapists to provide an effective and efficient therapy service. This post requires a level of personal responsibility for someone highly motivated, resilient and proactive with the ability to prioritise and manage their own allocated caseload, use their initiative and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational skills and be able to adapt to changing and pressurised environment. Working with Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors to carryout comprehensive functional assessments and interventions to help patients live as independently as possible. The therapy teams operate in an integrated way whereby Therapists are encouraged to work synergistically in order to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.
You will be encouraged and supported to grow your skillset, and to challenge the way we do things. We are looking for determined and self-motivated individuals who can make a difference to the care of patients and to promote therapy services within the trust. Please see the attached main Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply
About us
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
005642
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1SJ
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1SJ
Employer's website
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