Neurology Rotational Physiotherapist
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist, to join our neurology rotation covering areas at the Royal Derby Hospital, and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, on an 8 month Secondment/ Fixed-term contract.
For this post, you will need to have experience in working within a Neurological Service, as well as broad-based rotational experience, including respiratory. You must also have some experience in supporting students as a Clinical Educator.
The 9 monthly rotation offers experience in the following areas:
Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Neurology Rehabilitation In-reach Team, Neurology Out-Patient Therapy, Spasticity/ Neuro-splints, and Kings Lodge Neurology Rehabilitation Unit.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with a passion for working in Neurology.
Practical element will be added to the interview so applicant must attend in person.
Main duties of the job
- To work in support of, and deputise for the band 7 Physiotherapist
- To provide a high standard Neurological Physiotherapy service on the nine monthly rotation - this involves working across the Acute Trust in a range of ward, outpatient and rehabilitation settings. These rotations include the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Neurology rehabilitation in-reach team, Neurology Outpatients, spasticity/ neuro-splinting, and Kings Lodge Rehabilitation Unit.
- To supervise Band 5 Physiotherapists, and support staff and students working within the speciality.
Closing date of applications: 04 September 2025
Interview date: 18 September 2025
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-3787
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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