Job summary
- Main area
- Integrated Care Partnership
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 210-2026-221
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Static Physiotherapist
Band 6
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full or Part time hours
This is an exciting job opportunity to work within the Same Day Emergency Care therapy Team.
Undertake physiotherapy assessment and intervention within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, managing a designated caseload of patients presenting with a range of acute conditions. The role focuses on rapid assessment, early intervention, and supporting safe same-day discharge by facilitating appropriate onward care within community services, including Community Response Hubs.
The post holder will provide a high-quality, effective physiotherapy service to patients presenting to SDEC, ensuring timely assessment and treatment to support patient flow, prevent unnecessary admission, and promote safe discharge pathways.
This post is to cover a 7-day 8am-6pm service.
The successful candidate will need to be a car driver with a full licence, business insurance and access to a car during their working hours.
Main duties of the job
Main duties as outlined below:
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within SDEC, providing specialist physiotherapy assessment to determine functional ability, mobility status and rehabilitation needs. They will develop and implement treatment plans and facilitate safe discharge planning by liaising with community services, including Community Response Hubs, to ensure patients receive ongoing support and rehabilitation where required.
The successful candidate will need to have had experience in the core Physiotherapy rotations in addition to being confident and competent in discharge planning and autonomous working within the Community setting.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of professional body
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a range of clinical placement areas at student level
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist OT area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Wall
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 365240
- Additional information
Additional Contact Details:
Gemma Walton, Therapy Team Coordinator
Telephone: 01244 36 2531
Email Address: [email protected]
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