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First Community Health and Care Physiotherapist
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team.
We offer:
- A high level of clinical support from trained senior staff, First Contact Practitioners and a team of Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners
- Encouragement to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service programme
- An innovative and forward thinking department
- A friendly and sociable team
- Flexible working
- Brand new clinical base, with purpose built treatment rooms and gym facilities.
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic band 5 physiotherapist who is keen to learn and to develop their clinical skills in musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Someone who is flexible and a team player.
- A driver with access to a vehicle.
- Someone that has had some previous NHS experience.
Please note interviews will take place on Friday 9 October for this role.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a mixed musculoskeletal caseload as well as participating in rehabilitation classes.
Continued professional and personal development is vital in this development post. The post holder will be part of an active in-service training programme and encouraged to participate in regular CPD activity.
About us
First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.
We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.
If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS Net Zero ambition.
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Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year +5% HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9078-FC1126
Job locations
Consort House
5-7 Queensway
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1YB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
Delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service.
Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
Delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service.
Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Core student placements completed
- MSK experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive and empathetic manner
- Positive and innovative in attitude
- Reliable
- Able to work unsocial hours
- Ability to travel between sites
Skills
Essential
- Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognises limitations.
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Self-directed in learning and committed to CPD
- IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Experience
Essential
- Core student placements completed
- MSK experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive and empathetic manner
- Positive and innovative in attitude
- Reliable
- Able to work unsocial hours
- Ability to travel between sites
Skills
Essential
- Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognises limitations.
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Self-directed in learning and committed to CPD
- IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
Consort House
5-7 Queensway
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
Consort House
5-7 Queensway
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
MSK Team Lead
Sarah Barratt
01737837507
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year +5% HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9078-FC1126
Job locations
Consort House
5-7 Queensway
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1YB
United Kingdom
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