Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking physiotherapist with a passion for neurology? TheOutpatient Neuro Physiotherapy Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team and provide outstanding care to patients across Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford Hospital.
About Us:Our team offers a comprehensive neuro physiotherapy service, including individual and group clinics, and works closely with Neurologists, the MS Nurse Specialist and the Neuropsychiatry MDT. We provide high-quality care to a diverse range of patients referred by local GPs, Neurologists, MS and Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialists, Rehabilitation Consultants, and out-of-area hospitals, including Addenbrooke's and Sheffield Spinal Unit.
Our services include:
- Vestibular rehabilitation.
- Facial palsy rehabilitation.
- Assessment and provision of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for foot drop
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive and stimulating environment where you'll work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing neuro physiotherapy care. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to innovative projects, and play a vital role in improving patient outcomes.
Additional Information:Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:This is a full-time, 37.5-hour position requiring a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a strong neurology background. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and treating patients with complex presentations using evidence-based practices.
- Ensuring safe, efficient, and effective delivery of patient-focused care aligned with national standards.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Supervising Band 5 and support staff and providing clinical supervision.
- Participating in service development projects and weekend working as required.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- CSP member according to profession
Experience
Essential
- Wide variety of band 5 rotations
- Acute Hospital Experience
- Experience of working within a neurology setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound level of theoretical knowledge within the field of neurology
- Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in the use of basic IT systems for data recording
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a team member and independently
- Good Clinical Reasoning skills
- Ability to present information in logical concise manner
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload
- Ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks
- Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care
- Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- CSP member according to profession
Experience
Essential
- Wide variety of band 5 rotations
- Acute Hospital Experience
- Experience of working within a neurology setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound level of theoretical knowledge within the field of neurology
- Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in the use of basic IT systems for data recording
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a team member and independently
- Good Clinical Reasoning skills
- Ability to present information in logical concise manner
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload
- Ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks
- Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care
- Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
