Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6, Specialist Physiotherapist to join the inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Walkergate Park. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Walkergate Park is a Level 1 neurorehabilitation centre, providing specialist, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions from across the North East and North Cumbria. Our service supports patients with a range of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.
The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues to optimise functional outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience in neuro rehabilitation
- Sound knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and the rehabilitation process
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
What We Offer:
- A robust supervision and in-service training structure
- Opportunities for continued professional development in specialist neuro physiotherapy
- A supportive and experienced team environment
If you are passionate about neuro rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of Neurological conditions.
To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment andtreatment using evidence based practice.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that thismaximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.
To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th July 2025
Closing date : 11th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th July 2025
Closing date : 11th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Further relevant post qualifying training.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant Physiotherapy Experience with evidence of neurology experience
- Experience of or awareness of MDT working
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of assessment and treatment of neurological conditions including brain injury
- Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
- Awareness of the impact of behaviour and cognitive problems on rehabilitation
- Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
- Specialist knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and their impact on function
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate neurology course
- Experience of student and Physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Experience of contributing to in-service training
- Knowledge of audit and research, and implications for service provision
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Further relevant post qualifying training.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant Physiotherapy Experience with evidence of neurology experience
- Experience of or awareness of MDT working
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of assessment and treatment of neurological conditions including brain injury
- Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
- Awareness of the impact of behaviour and cognitive problems on rehabilitation
- Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
- Specialist knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and their impact on function
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate neurology course
- Experience of student and Physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Experience of contributing to in-service training
- Knowledge of audit and research, and implications for service provision
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 (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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
