Physiotherapist - Short Term Beds Unit

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or developing Band 5 Physiotherapist to gain experience within a community rehabilitation setting.

The role offers a varied caseload, supporting patients with long-term conditions, falls prevention, mobility difficulties, and rehabilitation following illness, injury, or hospital admission.

You will assess, treat, and support patients in a holistic, person-centred way, helping them maximise independence, improve physical function, and achieve their goals.

Using evidence-based practice and self-management approaches, you will empower patients to take an active role in their recovery and wellbeing.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Assistants, and other healthcare professionals. Regular supervision, support, and development opportunities will be provided to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Key responsibilities include undertaking physiotherapy assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering rehabilitation programmes, and evaluating outcomes.

You will work with patients, carers, and families to promote independence, confidence, and participation in daily activities while supporting safe discharge planning.

For more information, please contact: Mihai Dutu, Operational Support Manager d.dumitru@nhs.net

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

General Requirements

Essential: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.