Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist – Rotational Stroke/Neurosciences

BHR Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Support for CPD

Job summary

BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is recruiting a Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist for rotational work across Stroke and Neurosciences. The role involves leading clinical practice, teaching, and service development within HASU, Acute Stroke, Rehab, ESD, and Neuro wards.

You will rotate approximately every 18 months, develop leadership skills, and contribute to research, audits, and education of the MDT. Flexible working is supported where service allows.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Experience in stroke or neurological physiotherapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and advice for stroke/neuroscience patients.
• Rotate through HASU, Acute Stroke, Stroke Rehab, ESD, Neuro Outpatients and Neurosciences wards.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and supervise students on placement.

Skills

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Leadership skills

Communication

Team working

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate training

Job description

Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist – Rotational Stroke/Neurosciences

Band 7

Main area Integrated Therapies Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-8058-CCS

Site Queen's Hospital Town Romford Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

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Ready for your next step in Stroke and Neurosciences?
Following a successful business case, we are expanding our Band 7 Physiotherapy rotation at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist experience across the Stroke and Neuroscience pathway, rotating through HASU, Acute Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation, ESD, Neuro Outpatients and Neurosciences wards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative physiotherapist with excellent communication and team-working skills, a passion for patient-centred care, and an interest in developing and improving clinical practice.

Alongside developing your specialist clinical and leadership skills, you will have opportunities to:

• Lead, supervise and mentor junior staff
• Support students on clinical placement
• Participate in research, audit and quality improvement
• Provide teaching and education to the MDT
• Contribute to service development and innovation
• Teach on the Trust's external Stroke course

You will be supported by Therapy Leads and the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist throughout the rotations.

If you are passionate about Stroke and Neurosciences and want a role combining clinical practice, leadership, education, research and service improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within your area of speciality, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.

The post holder will rotate on an approximately 18 month basis in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, Acute Stroke Unit, Early Supported Discharge (community), Stroke Rehabilitation, Neuro Outpatients and Neurosciences (Neurosurgery and Neurology).

Provide leadership for the physiotherapy team, in conjunction with the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service provided to patients within your specialist area on a day to day basis.

To provide a lead role in teaching, supervising and appraising peers, Band 6 and Band 5, Student Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants on a daily basis.

To deputise in the absence of senior colleagues as required .

To contribute to the day to day running and development of the service throughout the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence based practise and current research.

Working for our organisation

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• H.C.P.C. Registration
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Post graduate clinical training
• CSP Membership
• Leadership Training

Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of Local and National Guidelines and standards for patients with stroke or neurological conditions
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
• Supervision of other staff i.e. more junior staff and therapy assistants
• Involvement in service development and audit

Experience/ Knowledge

• Significant Band 6 experience assessing and treating neurological or stroke patients
• Evidence of regular and up to date CPD activity
• Assessment and treatment of patients with complex needs
• Previous critical care/on call experience
• Experience of Assessing , treating and managing patients in a community or outpatient setting

Before you apply

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Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks
Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Recruitment process
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Inclusion
BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding
BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Smoke-free Trust
BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.