Oxford Health NHS Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills in the treatment of Neurological conditions? Do you have a passion for helping patients optimise their self-management? We have an exciting opportunity for a 15-month fixed term or secondment in our small, specialist, friendly team who are passionate about flexible working and skill development. This is open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

The Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) is a well-established and highly regarded specialist neuro-physiotherapy team within Oxfordshire. The service supports people living with long-term and complex neurological conditions in a community setting.

This position is based at Abingdon Community Hospital with hybrid working, including some working from home. The core service currently runs Monday to Friday; excluding Bank Holidays. The post holder will be expected to work predominantly in Southwest of Oxfordshire with some county-wide outreach work required, including within the Oxford City area. A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes is essential. Regular supervision andInserviceTraining will be provided to support development.

The service strives to empower service users and their carers to make informed choices about their self-management. Comprehensive assessments are completed in various settings including home visits, clinics and by digital means.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment and management of patients with long term neurological conditions in a community setting. This includes clinic, home visit and digital appointments. Supervision of junior members of the team. To recommend evidence-based intervention and to develop personalised treatment and management plans, with due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs, and the environment in which the care will be delivered.

To demonstrate highly developed handling skills for the assessment and treatment of clients. To demonstrate highly developed communication skills when working with clients, including those with cognitive or speech problems, language, or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.

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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7522400

Job locations

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
Evidence of CPD in related field

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant national directives / guidelines
Member of relevant special interest group

Experience

Essential

Experience working with complex physical and/or neurological conditions

Desirable

Experience of working in the community
Postural management skills
Line management / Clinical Education of students

Qualifications

Essential

State registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Broad clinical background

Desirable

Evidence of CPD in relevant area

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
Evidence of CPD in related field

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant national directives / guidelines
Member of relevant special interest group

Experience

Essential

Experience working with complex physical and/or neurological conditions

Desirable

Experience of working in the community
Postural management skills
Line management / Clinical Education of students

Qualifications

Essential

State registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Broad clinical background

Desirable

Evidence of CPD in relevant area

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)