Job summary
CLCH (Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust) is recruiting for a Temporary Bank Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist at Edgware community Hospital
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological presentations across Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation pathways, developing and delivering individualised treatment programmes.
The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support effective rehabilitation outcomes and ensure timely, coordinated discharge planning.
The post holder will actively support initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay, including undertaking key worker responsibilities where appropriate. Flexibility is essential, with a willingness to support other rehabilitation wards when required.
The post holder will manage their own caseload, working both independently and with indirect supervision.
The role also involves participation in evidence-based audit and research activity to support and enhance physiotherapy practice within the service.
Main duties of the job
To perform Specialist physiotherapy assessment for stroke and patients with neurological conditions.To independently manage own clinical caseload, undertaking comprehensive neurological assessments and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver individual and group treatment programmes.To work alongside the Highly Specialist Neuro physiotherapy team lead with complex patients and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans.
To advise and educate patients and their families/ carers on the management of individual problems. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid and informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences
- Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
- Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
- Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
- Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students.
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences
- Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
- Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
- Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
- Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students.
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
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).
