Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist The closing date is 18 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are a small community team that plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, facilitating seamless care across community and hospital settings. We provide: Prehabilitation classes for patients awaiting Total Hip Replacement (THR) Specialist community rehabilitation following Total Hip Replacement (THR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Both multidisciplinary and uni-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs We are looking for a flexible and dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our small, specialist community team providing orthopaedic rehabilitation within patients' homes. This post would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with an interest in orthopaedics who is keen to consolidate and develop their clinical knowledge and experience in the post-operative phase of recovery following hospital discharge after elective joint replacement surgery. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Manage and prioritise their own community caseload independently Assess, plan and deliver specialist rehabilitation programmes for patients following elective hip and knee arthroplasty Contribute to the delivery of prehabilitation services Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Provide supervision, support and appropriate delegation to therapy support staff Promote patient-centred care and support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals within their home environment Essential Requirements HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist Experience relevant to a Band 6 Physiotherapy role Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload Full valid driving licence (essential) About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-R-LC8794 Job locations Honor Oak Health Centre Turnham Road Brockley SE4 2LA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex orthopaedic, physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To take