Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join their community neurological rehabilitation service in Colchester. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on patient-centered care. The position is fixed-term to cover maternity leave, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days of annual leave (pro-rata)

NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Proven Band 7 level experience in neurological outpatient and community settings.
• Specialist knowledge in assessment and management of MND and PD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead and develop services.
• Provide person-centered care to patients with neurological conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Master’s level CPD

Post-registration training in neurological physiotherapy

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 29 May 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to work as part of our community neurological rehabilitation service based at Colchester General Hospital, serving the surrounding North East Essex community.

This fixed-term post is to cover maternity leave, with an end date of 30th April 2026.

We are an established and respected multidisciplinary outpatient and community team providing long-term management for neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neuron disease, and traumatic brain injury. We also provide vestibular rehabilitation services.

Due to the community-based nature of the role (working in clinics in Harwich and Clacton and conducting home visits), a car owner and driver is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will collaborate with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, a Neuro Nurse Specialist, and Rehabilitation Assistants to lead and develop services. Experience in managing all neurological conditions is required, with specialist skills and knowledge in working with people with MND, Parkinson's Disease, PSP, and CBS being desirable.

We work closely with other agencies, including the voluntary sector, to provide person-centered care. You should be an excellent communicator with proven knowledge, leadership skills, and experience working with people with neurological conditions and their families. We seek someone passionate about promoting and developing the service.

About us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and in patients' homes.

As one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff through training, development opportunities, and flexible working options.

We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave (pro-rata), and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers various services.

Our philosophy, 'Time Matters,' focuses on improving our processes and removing delays for staff and patients.

We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, a leading electronic patient record system, aiming to enhance life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you.

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven Band 7 level experience of working in neurological outpatient and community settings
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Specialist knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of MND and PD
• Basic awareness of vestibular and balance dysfunction and assessment, with a desire to expand these skills
• Experience of research
• Understanding of Clinical Governance, including quality issues, audits, and risk management

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Master’s level CPD
• Post-registration training in neurological physiotherapy
• Recognized postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc, Non-medical prescribing)
• Membership of relevant interest groups (e.g., ACPIN, ACPIVR)

Skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Car owner and driver
• Proven clinical leadership skills
• Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata