Highly Specialised Physiotherapist in neurosciences

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in London is looking for an experienced Band 7 Physiotherapist specializing in Neurosciences for a 9-month FTC position. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team within the private inpatient ward. Candidates should have experience in a neurological setting, effective communication skills, and capacity for independent judgement. The position offers supportive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Regular supervision and support for continued professional development

Opportunity to work on projects within peer group

Qualifications

• Substantive postgraduate experience in a physical, neurological setting.
• Capacity for independent clinical judgement and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Join Therapy and Rehabilitation services in a Private Patients ward.
• Work in various specialized service areas including Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent clinical judgement

Collaboration across teams

Job description

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Rotational Band 7 Physiotherapist – Specialising in Neurosciences

9 months FTC for Private patients ward in a 0.7 WTE capacity.

The Physiotherapy team is highly regarded within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join Therapy and Rehabilitation services in the private inpatient ward (Bloomsbury) in a FTC position for 9 months.

All Band 7 PT staff work with well‑established interdisciplinary teams and rotate through specialised service areas including the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Neuro out‑patients, Neuro‑rehabilitation out‑patients and Neuro in‑patients, including Neurology, Neurosurgery and Stroke services.

Qualifications:

• Substantive postgraduate experience in a physical, neurological setting.
• Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability.
• Capacity for independent clinical judgement and collaboration across teams.

Support:

• Regular supervision and support for continued professional development.
• Opportunity to work on projects within your peer group.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research. We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Benefits

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – to find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.