Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist – Home 1st Service
Join Home 1st interdisciplinary team and help people regain independence where it matters most – at home.
Home 1st is a dynamic community based rehabilitation service focused on promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and reducing hospital length of stay. We work across a range of settings including patients’ homes, inpatient units, hospitals, and community venues.
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation support workers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the Role
As a B6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you will manage your own defined caseload and deliver evidence-based, personalised rehabilitation programmes. You will work with individuals presenting with a wide range of conditions, including:
Post-orthopaedic and general surgery recovery
Post-critical care rehabilitation
Frailty and falls
Stroke and neurological conditions (e.g. MS)
COPD and respiratory conditions
Dementia
Musculoskeletal conditions
Palliative care needs
What You’ll Do
Assess, plan, and deliver individualised treatment programmes using evidence-based practice
Work autonomously while having access to guidance and support from experienced clinicians
Contribute to maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and effective therapy service
Promote the core values of CNWL: compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership
Why Join Us?
Varied and rewarding clinical experience across community and inpatient settings
Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
Structured support and career development pathways
Opportunity to make a real impact on patient independence and quality of life
Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Home 1st Therapy
Role overview
Deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation within the Home 1st service
Work as an autonomous practitioner across community pathways, supporting admission avoidance, early discharge from hospital and community therapy
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and external agencies to deliver integrated care
Key responsibilities
Assess and provide evidence-based treatment plans for a varied patient caseload
Support rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient independence
Act as a Trusted Assessor where appropriate
Maintain accurate clinical records and manage clinical risk
Communicate effectively with patients, families and professionals
Professional & leadership duties
Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to CSP standards
Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and clinical supervision
Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement
Supervise and support junior staff and students where required
Working pattern & location
Full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Based at Bletchley Community Hospital with community-based working
Service hours may expand to 8am–8pm
Person requirements (high level)
Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to high standards of care, equality and patient-centred practice
Additional expectations
Adhere to health & safety, infection control and safeguarding policies
Participate in mandatory training, supervision and appraisal processes
Contribute to a supportive, high-quality NHS service focused on patient outcomes
