Weekend Physiotherapist – Islington Urgent Community Response Team

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. Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Weekend Physiotherapist – Islington Urgent Community Response Team The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The post holder will deliver a weekend Physiotherapy service for the Islington Urgent Community response team (UCRT) and will be expected to work autonomously, managing their clinical workload and responding appropriately to urgent referrals and changing clinical priorities. The post holder will support Islington UCRT in providing rapid community-based assessment and intervention, with the aim of preventing avoidable hospital admission, and facilitating timely discharge from acute services. Main duties of the job This is a 15-hour-per-week Band 6 Physiotherapist post based at Hornsey Rise Health Centre. The post holder will enable continuity of the Urgent response service across the weekend period. During induction, the post holder will be expected to work outside their usual weekend hours for a defined period for training purposes. Following this, the post holder will primarily work independently during their weekend hours, although approximately 2 of the contracted hours will be worked on a Friday or Monday, as required, to facilitate handover, clinical supervision and liaison with the wider team. This will ensure they are fully integrated into the UCRT service and equipped to work safely and effectively as an autonomous weekend practitioner. About us Islington Urgent Community Response Team service offers a friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment. The team works closely with nursing colleagues, encouraging collaboration, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to provide the best possible patient care. This is a rewarding role in which you will help patients to maintain their independence, recover safely and remain in the comfort of their own homes. There are opportunities for regular clinical supervision, learning and professional development. We value a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, flexibility and a compassionate approach to patient care. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 220-WHT-8357259 Job locations Hornsey Rise Health centre Islington N19 3YU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 1. Clinical Provide a high-quality, autonomous physiotherapy service within the Islington Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT), delivering timely assessment, intervention and clinical decision-making for adults experiencing acute deterioration, functional decline, falls, mobility problems, frailty and other urgent rehabilitation needs. Independently assess and manage a complex, varied caseload across patients homes and community settings, working primarily as a sole practitioner. Develop, deliver and review individualised, evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes to maximise patients function, independence and safety. Work collaboratively with patients and carers to promote self-management, rehabilitation and prevention of further deterioration. Identify and manage clinical risks, prioritise competing demands and make appropriate decisions regarding treatment, escalation and onward referral. Recognise when patients needs exceed own compe