Overview
Banding: Band 7 Location: Shropshire Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 months Hourly Rate: £30.00 Umbrella Equivalent Working Hours: Full-time We are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Physiotherapist to join our client’s Care Transfer Hub (CTH) team in Shropshire. This is a pivotal role within a multi-disciplinary discharge planning service, supporting complex patient transitions from hospital to community care. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model across acute and community settings. Provide advanced clinical leadership and autonomous decision-making for complex discharge planning. Collaborate with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centred transitions. Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions across inpatient and community environments. Support governance, q
Full job description
Full Job Description
Banding: Band 7 Location: Shropshire Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 months Hourly Rate: £30.00 Umbrella Equivalent Working Hours: Full-time
We are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Physiotherapist to join our client’s Care Transfer Hub (CTH) team in Shropshire. This is a pivotal role within a multi-disciplinary discharge planning service, supporting complex patient transitions from hospital to community care.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development and delivery of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model across acute and community settings.
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Provide advanced clinical leadership and autonomous decision-making for complex discharge planning.
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Collaborate with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centred transitions.
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Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions across inpatient and community environments.
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Support governance, quality assurance, and service innovation within the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT).
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Contribute to strategic planning, workforce development, and training across the CTH.
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Participate in 7-day service delivery and rotational work with inpatient and community therapy teams.
Qualifications and Experience
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HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council)
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Degree in Physiotherapy
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Extensive post-registration experience in acute, community, or social care settings
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Proven leadership in complex case management and discharge planning
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Strong understanding of D2A pathways, NICE guidelines, and intermediate care models
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Experience in MDT working, staff supervision, and service development
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Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills
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Previous NHS experience essential
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