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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Physiotherapist

The closing date is 20 November 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Physiotherapist to work within our established in Pathway 2 Therapy team based at Bennerley Fields.

As part of the wider Community Therapy Service, the role will also provide cover at Ilkeston Hospital and Ripley Hospital.

The pathway 2 therapy team provide timely and appropriate care to patients within our local pathway 2 beds.

Community Services are a multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred holistic care to patients with a wide variety of health conditions.

As a clinician you are required to hold a clinical caseload, along with line management and support for junior staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside Therapists and Social Care partners to facilitate reablement and discharges in a timely manner to enable flow through our in patient services.

The post will involve supporting junior staff and assistants and potentially havingline management responsibilities for them, ensuring that we provide high standards of evidence-based clinical care.

As a band 5 clinician you will be supported by our senior clinicians and clinical leads allowing you to learn and develop your skills in this role.

If you are passionate about providing high quality, therapeutic care to your patients, can lead by example, are able to prioritise, deliver great quality patient care and are a great communicator then we want to hear from you.

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.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7958-26

Job locations

Bennerley Fields Centre

22 Bennerley Avenue

Ilkeston

DE7 8PF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree or working towards degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of CPD / training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
• Proven clinical knowledge
• Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Community experience

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree or working towards degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of CPD / training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
• Proven clinical knowledge
• Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Community experience

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Bennerley Fields Centre

22 Bennerley Avenue

Ilkeston

DE7 8PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Bennerley Fields Centre

22 Bennerley Avenue

Ilkeston

DE7 8PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Community Team Lead

Gemma Kitchinson

[email protected]

07500050846

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7958-26

Job locations

Bennerley Fields Centre

22 Bennerley Avenue

Ilkeston

DE7 8PF

United Kingdom

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