Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team.

• This fast-paced, frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week.

• The Physiotherapist will assess risks, design and deliver therapy interventions, and create personalised reablement plans to help residents maintain independence, recover safely, and achieve their outcomes.

• Flexible working between home and office is offered.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Screen referral documentation and support planning decisions for hospital discharge pathways.

• Conduct post-discharge assessments in residents’ homes, providing physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, independence, or prevent hospital readmission.

• Recommend and facilitate equipment provision, minor adaptations, and alternative strategies for daily living or manual handling.

• Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals, using a strength-based, outcome-focused approach.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and council policies.

• Provide expert advice on rehabilitation and physiotherapy within hospital discharge pathways.

Skills/Experience:

• Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration.

• Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or community physiotherapy.

• Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions.

• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, strength-based practice, and outcome-focused care.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and professionals.

• Knowledge of equipment provision, minor adaptations, and manual handling.

• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in healthcare.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

• Hours: 35 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.

• Location: 222 Upper Street, London.

• Flexible working across home and office settings.

• DBS clearance may be required.