Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist who would like to extend their leadership and managerial skills whilst guiding and supporting more junior members of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in education and clinical leadership within this role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team player to join the Pathway 2 Therapy Team. The post will be based at Ilkeston Hospital, with an expectation that you will also work across our additional sites at Bennerley Fields Centre and Ripley Hospital.
If you are a Physiotherapist who is motivated to achieve you full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Your responsibilities will include managing a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological, orthopaedic (trauma and elective), respiratory and elderly rehabilitation.
You will be working as part of an integrated team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers, Therapy Support Workers, and alongside Social Care, Nurses, Care Coordinators, ACPs and other specialist services.
Main duties of the job
Our Integrated Care Services Teams are enthusiastic with a breadth of experience and a shared goal to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.
All team members are expected to manage clinical caseload, attend regular therapy meetings and undertake individual and joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions with members of the MDT where appropriate.
Rehabilitation is delivered to patients with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and facilitating discharge home.
The Therapy hours are between 08:30 and 16:30, with weekend hours covering from 08:00 - 18:30 worked as early and late shifts. Bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.
Details
- Date posted: 30 October 2026
- Closing date: 13 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 842-CCS-7955-26
- Job locations: Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Varied Band 5 experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership or management course
- Band 6 experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge and expertise
- Knowledge of NHS agenda and the importance of partnersip working
- Case management experience
Desirable
- Community Experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Leadership and organisational skills
- IT/admin skills
Other
Essential
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derby City in order to carry out required duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Employer details
- Employer name: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
- Address: Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/