Lead Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapist – Trauma Rehab

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled physiotherapist with a specialism in spinal cord injury to join their major trauma team. The role involves providing specialized acute rehabilitation, supporting spinal injury patients, and leading the physiotherapy service. Candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and significant clinical experience, especially in major trauma settings. This position offers flexible working patterns and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to on-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Reduced-cost transport options

Qualifications

• Ability to work to MSc standard.
• Significant clinical work at band 6 level in relevant areas.
• Experience in major trauma and spinal cord injury.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized rehabilitation on trauma wards.
• Support spinal injury patients in outreach.
• Lead team in delivering physiotherapy services.

Skills

Physiotherapeutic handling

Leadership skills

Communication with patients

Good organizational skills

Evidence-based practice linking

Gait re-education

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

State Registration

Evidence of relevant post-graduate education

Job description

A leading healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled physiotherapist with a specialism in spinal cord injury to join their major trauma team. The role involves providing specialized acute rehabilitation, supporting spinal injury patients, and leading the physiotherapy service. Candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and significant clinical experience, especially in major trauma settings. This position offers flexible working patterns and ongoing development opportunities.