Physiotherapist - Early Discharge

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This is a rewarding community role, supporting patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, to transition safely from hospital to home. You will play a key role in delivering high quality rehabilitation within patients’ own environments, helping them regain independence and confidence.

This is a varied role where you can follow the patient journey, making a real and measurable impact on recovery outcomes. You will be part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and support staff to deliver coordinated, patient centred care.

You will be joining a supportive and forward thinking Early Supported Discharge team who are passionate about stroke rehabilitation and community based care. The team encourages learning, development and collaboration, providing an excellent environment for Band 6 therapists to build confidence and progress their careers. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension
• 5% High Cost Area Supplement (where applicable)
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings from the Care Quality Commission

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload within the Early Supported Discharge service, delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with neurological conditions. You will work both independently and as part of the wider team to provide timely, effective interventions that support safe discharge and recovery  will carry out comprehensive assessments, develop individualised treatment plans and deliver evidence based rehabilitation.

You will also work closely with patients, families and carers to set realistic goals and support ongoing recovery. As a Band 6, you will support the wider team through supervision of junior staff, therapy assistants and students. You will contribute to service development and quality improvement, helping to ensure the service continues to evolve and deliver excellent outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning and delivering physiotherapy interventions for patients within the ESD service
• Managing a caseload of patients with neurological conditions, including stroke
• Supporting safe and timely discharge from hospital to community settings
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners
• Providing guidance and supervision to junior staff and students
• Using outcome measures and evidence based practice to inform treatment
  
  Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as this is a community based role.

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Chartered…