Highly specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) for a 6-month maternity cover role in their Community Neurorehabilitation Team. You will use your specialist clinical skills to assess and treat adults with complex neurological conditions, supervise junior staff, and contribute to multidisciplinary care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, an engaging work environment, and the chance to make a genuine impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multidisciplinary team, particularly in neurology.
• General experience at junior level and senior level.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in neurology.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highly specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning for evidence-based treatment plans.
• Build relationships with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Advanced skills in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of people with complex neurological conditions

Ability to apply core physiotherapy skills across various clinical conditions

Advanced communication and report writing skills

IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Education

Educated to degree level with appropriate postgraduate qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you a highly skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for neurorehabilitation and stroke care? Are you looking for a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can make a genuine impact in the community?

We are excited to offer a 6-month maternity cover opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join our Community Neurorehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team in Harrow.

This is a fantastic chance to bring your specialist clinical skills into a well-established, friendly multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, continuous learning and high-quality patient care.

As a key member of our service, you will deliver highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for adults with complex neurological presentations, supporting patients across their recovery journey in community settings. You will also play an essential role in supervising and developing junior staff, rotational physiotherapists, rehab assistants and students.

If you enjoy autonomous practice, working holistically with patients in their own environment, and being part of a compassionate team, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 seeking progression, or an established Band 7 looking for a dynamic and meaningful temporary role.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Carry out highly specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments for individuals with complex neurological pathologies
• Use advanced clinical reasoning to create and deliver evidence-based treatment plans
• Work in a range of community settings, including patients' homes, clinics and local centres
• Provide interventions such as manual therapy, FES, electrotherapy, patient education, home exercise programmes and functional rehabilitation
• Support delivery and evaluation of the ESD Stroke service and wider community neurorehabilitation pathway
• Gain valid informed consent and manage information sharing in line with legal and professional guidelines
• Build strong relationships with a range of professionals including GPs, Acute Trust stroke teams, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech and Language Therapy, and Bedded Services
• Work closely within the integrated multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared goals and smooth patient pathways

Working within the Harrow Community Neurorehabilitation Team gives you:

• A supportive and friendly MDT environment
• A role where your clinical expertise makes a real impact on patient outcomes
• Opportunities for professional growth and shared learning
• Autonomy over your caseload with support from highly experienced colleagues
• A varied and rewarding workload across home, clinic and community settings
• An environment that values communication, team spirit and high-quality rehabilitation

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

Details

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-ONW-7636810

Job locations: Honeypot lane, 839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1AT

Person Specification

Education / Qualification Essential

• Educated to degree level with appropriate post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area
• HCPC registration
• Evidence Of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological conditions

Education / Qualification Desirable

• Member of specialist interest group i.e. ACPIN/AGILE
• MSC in appropriate clinical area

Experience Essential

• General experience at junior level and substantive experience at senior level in neurology. O Postgraduate experience of working in a multi professional team
• Postgraduate experience of working in a multi professional team
• Experience in teaching and training

Experience Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working in a NHS service
• Experience of research and clinical audit

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Advanced skills in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of people with complex neurological conditions that may present with behavioural, cognitive and/or language problems
• Ability to apply core physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Awareness of own competency, knowledge and skill level and when to seek appropriate help
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant National and Local guidelines and frameworks
• Knowledge of outcome measures and up to date evidence based practice associated with people with neurological conditions
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists and students
• IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook; Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students and peers in in-service training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and in service development

Skills & Knowledge Desirable

• Knowledge of research and audit processes

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: Honeypot lane, 839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1AT

Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)