Job summary
Ready to take the next step in your physiotherapy career within a forward-thinking rehabilitation service?

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at City Community Hospital, Oxford.

We are looking for a proactive Physiotherapist to support rehabilitation across our inpatient wards, helping older adults maximise their independence and achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will have experience in the assessment and treatment of older people, including rehabilitation, falls prevention, frailty and long-term conditions.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Work alongside nursing, medical and therapy colleagues to deliver person-centred care, promote safe discharge and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will also support the supervision and development of junior physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants and students.

Our Community Hospitals provide a supportive therapy environment, with access to experienced allied health professional leadership, peer support and development opportunities.

As part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Ageing Well programme, you will contribute to innovative rehabilitation services that support patients to recover well, remain independent for longer and achieve their goals. Join us and make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, assessment and treatment to support recovery, independence and safe discharge.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop, implement and review treatment programmes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary, community and acute teams to coordinate care, optimise outcomes and ensure seamless patient pathways.
• Develop and implement effective discharge plans, liaising with patients, carers and external agencies to support ongoing care needs.
• Provide clinical guidance, support and education to colleagues, students, patients and carers, promoting best practice across the service.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, quality initiatives and the development of local protocols to enhance patient care and service performance.
• Maintain effective risk management, safeguarding, governance and documentation standards to ensure safe, compliant and compassionate care delivery.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Successful applicants need to be able to travel independently between sites and to patients own homes to complete assessments and may be required to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 29 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: 267-CH8370280
Job locations: City Community Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JU, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Physiotherapy qualification
• Essential: HCPC registration

Experience

• Essential: Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Good knowledge of rehabilitation, mental health & community services

Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Essential: Ability to function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, patients homes, care homes, clinics etc.)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Nico Mendiola, nico.mendiola@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01865902870

Applicants are considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice applies.