Job summary
- Main area
- Intermediate care rehabilitation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekdays only)
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-114-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Mary's Hospital
- Town
- Sidcup
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/06/2025
Employer heading

Senior Physiotherapist Bed Based Rehab
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Senior Physiotherapist Bed Based Rehab - Band 6
£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata
Full time hours 37.5 per week - FTC 12 months
Are you a physiotherapist looking to further develop your skills and knowledge in an intermediate care setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, friendly and successful rehab team on Foxbury ward for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on a senior physiotherapist role working within a well established and well- led Multidisciplinary team . The post holder will work closely with a provide support to band 5 therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, AHP students and nursing colleagues to deliver a high quality of rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients transitioning from acute hospital to home.
Foxbury ward is well regarded for providing excellent clinical care that is evidence based, safe, effective , caring, well-led and responsive to our patient's needs. We provide a supportive and nurturing environment that ensures our patients receive the right level of support required on discharge to enable them to regain independence and confidence in their own homes. You will be well supported by senior staff with regular supervisions and inservice training available.
Proposed interview date Monday 2nd June 2025
Main duties of the job
Foxbury ward is a 30 bedded intermediate care rehabilitation unit. The post holder will promote independence in patients utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services spanning across primary, community and secondary care; as well as voluntary and public sector providers, to ensure the successful delivery of intermediate care pathways in Bromley.
The role will incorporate completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading group education and treatment, and physiotherapy service development. The post primarily involves working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal orientated discharge planning.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the job specification and main responsibilities are outlined in the Job description document attached
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD including internal / external course attendance
Desirable criteria
- Msc in related field
- Evidence of leadership / management training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous rotational / Community experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working as band 6
- Experience in service development / QI
information technology
Essential criteria
- Knoweldge of word processing and data analysis software such as word / excel
Desirable criteria
- Experience of EMIS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience delegating to and supervising rehab assistants
Desirable criteria
- Supervision of band 5 therapists
- Experience supervising students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Ability to identify frailty and recognise impact on rehabilitation
- Ability to use intiative and work creatively and indepedently
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of additional specialist areas through in house / external training
- Evidence of managing a large caseload
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
- Vicky Robinson
- Job title
- Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 003 1216
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