Band 7 Physiotherapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Romford is seeking an innovative Band 7 Physiotherapist for their Community Rehabilitation Service. This role involves delivering specialist physiotherapy to patients with stroke and neurological conditions while supporting junior staff. Candidates should possess a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and strong clinical expertise. The role is community-based, requiring travel throughout Havering and Barking and Dagenham. Competitive salary with High Cost Area Supplement of 15% applies.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is required.
• Previous experience in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation setting is an asset.
• Ability to travel throughout Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients.
• Lead junior staff and support assistants through training and supervision.
• Maintain quality care through evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the pathway.
• Support assessment and treatment planning for referred patients.

Skills

Clinical expertise in stroke and neurology

Excellent negotiation skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your career? Passionate about stroke and neurological rehabilitation?

The Community Rehabilitation Service currently has an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their team. The Community Rehabilitation Service is a multi‑disciplinary therapy team providing assessment and rehabilitation in a community setting for those with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The work is community based and so you must be able to travel throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently and effectively. The team has two sites which are currently Yew Tree Resource Centre, Romford, RM7 9AA and at Porters Avenue Health Centre, RM8 2EQ. The successful applicant will be required to work from the two sites to support junior staff and manage complex patients across the two boroughs.

There is a well‑established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision, a structured neurology in‑service training programme and internal and external training opportunities. The service works closely with our colleagues across the Stroke and Neurology pathway including our Stroke Unit at Meadow Court, Goodmayes, and our team of specialist nurses in PD, MND and MS to aid us in the holistic management of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with stroke and neurological conditions, taking into consideration the patient’s physical/cognitive/perceptual skills to identify the patient’s abilities and areas of difficulty.
• Taking a lead role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal.
• Achieving and maintaining quality care through the delivery of evidence‑based practice and adherence with national guidance.
• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team across the Stroke and Neurology pathway liaising and supporting our therapy colleagues in the community as required.
• Supporting the assessment and treatment planning of those referred to the service and developing clinical skills further.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
• Clinical expertise and experience within the specialist area of stroke and neurology. Previous experience in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation setting is an asset.
• Ability to travel efficiently throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham.
• Team player with enthusiasm, flexibility and excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).

We are also currently working closely with our neighbouring acute Trust BHRUT to review our future integrated stroke acute and community pathway. As such there may be opportunities for greater collaborative joint working in the future.

Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

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This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.