Senior Physiotherapist – Community Rehabilitation
The closing date is 01 April 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting part time Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist opportunity within our Integrated Services teams working in Berkshire East, across Maidenhead and are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate for a fixed term contract 6 (to possible 12) months. This role is for 18 hours per week.
For this post you will need to have sound experience of working as a Physiotherapist at Band 5 level, with experience in the rehabilitation of older adults. A good working knowledge of how the different community, primary and secondary care services, Local Authorities and voluntary services work together is also key.
The post will largely involve managing a clinical caseload of general community referrals, seeing patients in their own home. Neurological patients are managed by a specific workforce, but exposure to this can also be arranged. This role will also provide some support for the physiotherapy activity within the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre and Reablement services. This post will work closely with the wider Community Physiotherapy team across East Berkshire.
Main duties of the job
- Effectively manage a caseload of Community Physiotherapy Patients.Appropriately delegate ongoing rehabilitation plans to support workforce where appropriate.Supervise and support more junior and unqualified support workers.
- Contribute to and help implement service development
Working pattern + Service operating hoursThis post is open to those looking for a fixed term part time position. The service operates Monday to Friday between 08:00-17:00; there is flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need.
Whilst the essence of the rehabilitation delivered is done face to face, there is the ability to work virtually around this.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
25 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum, pro-rata (Inc. of HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-CHS1193
Job locations
St Marks Hospital
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead, Berkshire
SL6 6DU
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Marks Hospital
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead, Berkshire
SL6 6DU
Employer's website
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