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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Oxford
  • 6d left

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in community rehabilitation, teamwork skills, and the ability to manage a caseload effectively while delivering high-quality patient care.
  • You will manage a caseload of adult patients, providing intensive rehabilitation, ensuring safe patient care, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team across community and acute sectors.

Requirements

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic, caring Community Therapy Team.
  • We are welcoming Physiotherapists from within Oxford Health.
  • Working within the Community Health Services, Dentistry and Primary Care Pathway, supporting the planned and unplanned therapy needs of our community, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of Oxford.
  • The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurse, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants, admin staff and a Clinical Lead and Clinical Specialist.
  • As an Community Physiotherapist, you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.
  • You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

Responsibilities

  • As an Community Physiotherapist, you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.
  • You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Physiotherapist in this role?

The Physiotherapist will manage a caseload of clients providing high-quality rehabilitation services for adult patients, working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering safe and effective rehabilitative care.

Is previous experience as a Physiotherapist required for this position?

While prior experience is valued, we also welcome applicants who may not meet all experience requirements but have the motivation and aptitude to succeed.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of a diverse Community Therapy Team that includes Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants, admin staff, and Clinical Leads.

Where will the services be delivered?

Services are provided at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes, with a focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.

What are the working hours for this position?

The specific working hours have not been detailed in the job description, but this role typically involves working within standard community healthcare service hours.

What benefits will I receive as part of the team?

You will receive benefits including 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service), access to learning and development opportunities, an NHS discount scheme, a competitive pension scheme, and more.

How can I find out more about this role before applying?

You can contact Tom Cover, the Clinical Lead, at tom.cover@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 07824 334458 for further details or informal discussions.

What is the interview process for this position?

Interviews will be held face-to-face at 63 Blackbird Leys Road on Thursday, 19th March 2026.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression within Oxford Health.

Are there any support systems for staff mental health and wellbeing?

Yes, we have an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and staff networking and support groups available.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.