Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurology)

Ncic; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Cycle to Work

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC is recruiting a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurology) to lead the stroke and neuro rehabilitation team at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.

The role involves advanced assessment and treatment for neurological conditions and supervising the physiotherapy team to ensure high-quality patient care. The position is permanent, full-time, NHS Band 7, with a salary of £49,387–£56,515 per year and commitment to excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent.
• Leadership or management certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions.
• Lead and support the neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy team.
• Develop and monitor high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services.
• Work closely within the in-patient MDT.
• Collaborate with the Stroke Rehabilitation Team and with Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams.
• Support efficient patient flow and rehabilitation across neuro pathway

Skills

Neurology

Stroke rehab

Leadership

Team working

Communication

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Master’s degree

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurology)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area CIC Physiotherapy - 200032 Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 262-A-26-8298619

Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Cumbria Physiotherapy Service as a highly specialist Physiotherapist leading our stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team at the Cumberland Infirmary

You will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients following a range of neurological conditions, while developing and delivering a high‑quality rehabilitation service. As team lead, you will support and guide physiotherapists to ensure excellent patient care and smooth progression along the rehab pathways.

You will work closely with the in‑patient MDT and collaborate with the Stroke Rehab Team at the West Cumberland Hop, as well as Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams, to provide coordinated and effective rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions
• Lead and support the neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy team.
• Develop and monitor high‑quality, evidence‑based physiotherapy services.
• Work closely within the in‑patient multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Collaborate with the Stroke Rehabilitation Team at West Cumberland Hospital, and with Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams.
• Support efficient patient flow and rehabilitation across neuro pathway

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Leadership or management certificate or equivalent
• Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent
• Master’s degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above
• Multi-disciplinary team working.
• Supervision and appraisal of staff.
• Supervision and education of staff and students.
• Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures.
• Lead on Quality improvement project
• Management and or leadership experience.
• Clinical governance and implications for the service
• Health, safety and risk awareness.
• Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation
• CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to work independently, setting priorities.
• Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs.
• Planning and decision making skills
• Willing to develop practice based on current evidence.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative.
• Team player.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Member of special interest group.
• Full clean driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Fiona Wright Job title Deputy Head Physio Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01946 523636

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Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
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