Highly Specialist (Lead) Neuro Physiotherapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic community team as a lead physiotherapist, providing specialized neuro physiotherapy to patients with neurological conditions. This role emphasizes clinical expertise, development of treatment programs, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on patient care and professional growth, this position offers a comprehensive induction, flexible working options, and opportunities for career development. Be part of a supportive environment that values both patient and staff well-being, making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Registered with Health Professions Council.
• Experience as a Band 6/7 Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload and develop treatment plans.
• Provide clinical expertise and support to team members.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Report writing skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Masters level education in relevant field

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

Job summary

This is a lead physiotherapy role in the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. You will be providing highly specialised neuro physiotherapy to patients referred to the Merton Neuro Rehabilitation Team and will be responsible for the clinical supervision and support of the physiotherapists within the team.

You will also provide clinical expertise for the team and for any patients with neurological conditions. You will be responsible for and act as the lead clinician for the learning and development of physiotherapists and multidisciplinary staff, providing clinical support and guidance and assist in the development of the Merton Neuro Physiotherapy service.

The successful candidate will provide highly specialised Physiotherapy to patients with a confirmed neurological diagnosis, working autonomously and without direct supervision, and being accountable for their own professional actions. You will provide highly specialised Physiotherapy advice in relation to the care of patients who have a range of psycho-social, physical, and emotional problems including terminal illness, working in a community setting.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Expertise and Management of a Clinical Caseload
• To be responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of Physiotherapy as a specialist clinician, including assessment, treatment planning and carrying out treatment of own client caseload
• To develop and implement specialist treatment programmes and initiate discharge planning. To be highly skilled in assessing and interpreting a range of complex factors relating to the patient's condition, including diagnosis and prognosis.
• To communicate complex assessment and treatment plans with patients and carers, dealing sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances and being realistic about client's expectations
• To liaise and establish communication networks with the multidisciplinary teams, external voluntary, and statutory organisations as appropriate
• To assess, recommend and where appropriate provide and fit a range of medical devices and / or equipment, to facilitate patient's rehabilitation

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About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-SOUTH-7146840

Job locations

Merton Civic Centre

13th Floor, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Merton

London

SM4 5DX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Educated to Masters level in field relevant to the role or equivalent combination of post graduate education, courses and experience in neuro physiotherapy

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Membership of Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN

Experience Essential

• Experience working as a Band 6 / Band 7 Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist in a Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team or Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) Team
• Experience working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Completion of yearly appraisals
• Experience of Clinical Teaching
• Staff and Student Supervision
• Experience of recruitment and selection
• Undertaken Clinical Audit
• Experience or service development
• Clinical leadership of a small team of Physiotherapists

Desirable

• Well-rounded rotational experience within neuro speciality e.g. Neurosurgery, General Neurology, Stroke, Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation, Specialist Services
• Knowledge and experience with research and audit
• Experience of operational management

Skills Essential

• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT/ word processing skills

Desirable

• EMIS clinical system experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Educated to Masters level in field relevant to the role or equivalent combination of post graduate education, courses and experience in neuro physiotherapy

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Membership of Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN

Experience Essential

• Experience working as a Band 6 / Band 7 Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist in a Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team or Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) Team
• Experience working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Completion of yearly appraisals
• Experience of Clinical Teaching
• Staff and Student Supervision
• Experience of recruitment and selection
• Undertaken Clinical Audit
• Experience or service development
• Clinical leadership of a small team of Physiotherapists

Desirable

• Well-rounded rotational experience within neuro speciality e.g. Neurosurgery, General Neurology, Stroke, Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation, Specialist Services
• Knowledge and experience with research and audit
• Experience of operational management

Skills Essential

• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT/ word processing skills

Desirable

• EMIS clinical system experience

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

13th Floor, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Merton

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

13th Floor, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Merton

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)