Physiotherapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Responsive Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, delivering urgent assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation to patients in the community. Our Responsive Services aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge, and support patients to remain safely at home. You will work closely with a wide range of professionals, including occupational therapists, nurses, paramedics, rehabilitation assistants and social care colleagues. Responsive Services is made up from Intermediate Care Team, Urgent Community Response, Virtual ward and the Referral Hub.,

• Provide timely, high-quality physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients in their own homes or community settings
• Manage a complex and varied caseload
• Support hospital avoidance and early supported discharge pathways
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred care plans
• Provide clinical advice and guidance to junior staff, support workers, and students
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
  
  HCPC registered with a degree in Physiotherapy
• Competent in managing acute presentations and complex patients
• Confident in autonomous decision-making and lone working
• Skilled in assessing mobility, falls risk, and functional ability
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible, proactive, and responsive to service demands
The service runs from 8am-8pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis. Due to the nature of the role it is essential applicants are able to drive, have a clean driving license and a car suitable for business purposes.

At First Community Health & Care (FCH&C), youll be part of a supportive organisation committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We invest in our staff, offering annual appraisals, ongoing development and inhouse training to help you grow in your role. If youre looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day, this could be the opportunity for you., Do you want to be part of an organisation recognised as one of the top community providers to work for in the country, delivering high quality NHS care? (2025 Staff Survey results) First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value. First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Flexible working options may vary depending on the role. At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.