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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 Fixed Term Contract Neuro Physiotherapist

The closing date is 21 April 2026

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Job summary

A vacancy has arisen within the Therapy Team at StHelier Hospital for an experienced neuro physiotherapist to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you have strong experience in neurological rehabilitation with an interest in trauma and are seeking a new challenge, we would welcome your application.You will work closely with a friendly, supportive MDT to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological impairment and injury admitted to StHelier. The role also supports patients in navigating their rehabilitation and discharge pathways.

Main duties of the job

The role co-leads and develops a high-quality neuro-rehabilitation service for adults with neurological impairment or injury at StHelier Hospital. Core responsibilities include:o Providing specialist neuro-rehabilitation assessment and intervention for adults admitted with neurological conditions/ injury .o Leading the coordination and delivery of the neuro-rehabilitation pathway, ensuring timely, safe and effective patient flow.o Working collaboratively with acute and community partners to support seamless transitions of care and optimise rehabilitation outcomes.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7841470-AG

Job locations

St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions
  • experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions related to trauma
  • Awareness of current issues in the NHS

Desirable

  • Post grad qualification
  • membership of ACPIN

Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of rehab experience including neuro, respiratory and COTE
  • previous neuro rehab experience at band 6 level
  • experience managing others in a team
  • experience of service evaluation
  • NHS experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Communication skills
  • teaching ability and willingness to lead staff training
  • advanced clinical skills including assessment, joint setting of realistic goals and evaluation of interventions
  • demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning
  • ability to participate in weekend rotas

Desirable

  • ability to participate in weekend and on call respiratory rotas
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions
  • experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions related to trauma
  • Awareness of current issues in the NHS

Desirable

  • Post grad qualification
  • membership of ACPIN

Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of rehab experience including neuro, respiratory and COTE
  • previous neuro rehab experience at band 6 level
  • experience managing others in a team
  • experience of service evaluation
  • NHS experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Communication skills
  • teaching ability and willingness to lead staff training
  • advanced clinical skills including assessment, joint setting of realistic goals and evaluation of interventions
  • demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning
  • ability to participate in weekend rotas

Desirable

  • ability to participate in weekend and on call respiratory rotas

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acute Physio lead

Frances Tarling

frances.tarling2@nhs.net

07795125147

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7841470-AG

Job locations

St Helier

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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