Band 6 Physiotherapist – Community Specialist Practitioner Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist – Community Specialist Practitioner Specialism: Physiotherapy

Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Salary:
£26.00 per hour Type: Full Time (Ongoing) Band 6 Community Specialist Practitioner – Physiotherapy, earning £26.00 per hour, required in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time locum opportunity with an ongoing contract. Dive into a fulfilling role as a Band 6 Physiotherapist – Community Specialist Practitioner in the vibrant city of Cambridge. Engage with a dynamic community-based position within the Intermediate Care service, focusing on specialist discharge planning and rehabilitation for a complex patient caseload. Perks and benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.
- Full Time Stability: Benefit from the consistency of a full-time position combined with the variety of community-based practice.
- Diverse Clinical

Experience:
Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of complex cases, enhancing your professional skillset.
- Community-Based Practice: Work closely with patients in their own environments, promoting person-centred care and positive outcomes.
- Meaningful Impact: Experience the satisfaction of supporting patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing within the community. What you will do
- Perform specialist assessments, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for complex patients.
- Conduct clinical triage of referrals into Intermediate Care services.
- Assess, order, and review specialist equipment.
- Coordinate complex discharge pathways from acute and community settings.
- Manage a specialist caseload and coordinate patient flow.
- Lead case conferences to support safe and timely discharge.




- Provide specialist clinical advice to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Support admission avoidance and facilitate earlier discharge.
- Make recommendations regarding healthcare packages and onward referrals.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, community services, and care providers.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Support service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, supervise, and appraise junior staff members.
- Deliver training on discharge planning and Intermediate Care pathways. Requirements
- HCPC Registration: Must be a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
- Relevant

Experience:
Previous experience in discharge planning and community-based settings is essential.
- Communication

Skills:
Excellent communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
- IT Proficiency: Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Time Management: Strong organisational, prioritisation, and workload management skills.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Capability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
- Person-Centred Approach: Positive attitude towards working with older adults and supporting their independence.
- Mobility: Ability to travel throughout the locality as required. Why Cambridge Cambridge is not only a city steeped in rich history and academia, but it also offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With beautiful architecture, abundant green spaces, and numerous cultural activities, Cambridge provides an enriching environment to live and work. Combining historic charm with up-to-date innovation, excellent transport links, and a thriving community, Cambridge is an ideal location for professionals passionate about making a real difference through their career in physiotherapy.

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