Physiotherapist- Older Adults

Job description

Title: Subcontractor and Associate Physiotherapist- Older Adults

Hours: Flexible and ad hoc.

Accountable to: Director and Lead of Oxhab Limited.

Contact: 07741 586327 ellen@oxhab.uk

Oxhab

We are a friendly physiotherapy team who provide services of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at our Oxford clinic and also in the community, to clients in Oxford and surrounding areas. We help individuals to regain independence and achieve their goals. We foster a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Oxhab Values

·      Client-Centred Rehabilitation 

·      Holistic Client Care

·      Highly Responsive

·      Client Empowerment

·      Excellence in Standards

Summary of Requirements

-              To provide sub-contracted services as an autonomous practitioner providing physiotherapy assessments and treatments.

-              Voluntary participation in peer training / in- house CPD support.

Professional Requirements

-              To have the relevant qualification: Physiotherapy BSc. (Hons) Or Physiotherapy MSc. 

-              To be a registered member of the Health and Care Professional Council & Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

-              To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy codes of professional conduct at all times.

-              To comply with the standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics of the Health and Care Professions Council.

-              To have 2+ years UK physiotherapy NHS experience.

-              To provide a valid / current DBS check.

-              To have attended and completed first aid training including resuscitation. To have attended and completed manual handling training. 

-              To have specialist knowledge and skills in the management of a range of conditions including neurological and orthopaedic.

-              Able to assess a range of conditions and presentations of older adults, develop tailored rehab programmes and provide evidence-based treatment.

-              Maintain own continuous personal professional development as per governing professional body guidelines.

Sub-contracted Service Requirements

-              To responsibly manage an independent patient caseload, in an autonomous manner.

-              To perform skilled assessment, treatment and management of clients, including red flag recognition.

-              Ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional physiotherapy / rehabilitation services including goal setting for all clients.

-              To use and integrate evidence-based practice and specialist treatment skills including therapeutic handling skills.

-              Opportunity to lead group exercise classes.

-              To fulfil the legal requirements and obligations of documentation: maintaining accurate, confidential and up to date patient records.

-              To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills in the management of own caseload. 

-              To be able to adapt to an unpredictable work pattern on a daily basis. This includes the arrangement of patient appointments and coordinating with colleagues.

-              To complete lone working, with oversight by the Director of Oxhab Limited.

-              To carry out the majority of physiotherapy work within the local community of Oxford / Oxfordshire.

-              To carry out some physiotherapy work in the clinic.

-              To be aware of, and keep up to date with and adhere to the following at all times:

o   All local company policies and procedures

o   Health and Safety at Work Act

o   Data Protection Act (1998)

o   GDPR Policy

o   Other relevant agreed practice / policy

Personal Attributes

-              Able to work within the team of Oxhab physiotherapy.

-              Ability to work under pressure.

-              Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.

-              Excellent communication skills for communication with colleagues at Oxhab, with General Practitioners, Consultants and other healthcare professionals as part of patient care.

-              Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient management and report writing. 

-              Adaptable and flexible.

-              Responsible for the safe and competent use of all clinic equipment, and any IT devices.

-              Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment at the clinic, for clients, physiotherapy colleagues and responsible for own safety.

Instructions

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Ellen, at ellen@oxhab.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English