Physiotherapist - Stroke Team

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a motivated Physiotherapist to join their Integrated Community Stroke Therapy Team. This role involves working in both hospital and community environments, focusing on rehabilitation and patient-centred goals. Candidates should hold a degree in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and possess relevant clinical experience, particularly in stroke therapy. The position is fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist.
• Experience in various physiotherapy domains including elderly care and neurology.
• Ability to travel between sites and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Join interdisciplinary Stroke Therapy team to develop clinical skills.
• Work primarily in an acute hospital with community opportunities.
• Support and supervise Assistant Practitioners.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Clinical assessment

Stroke treatment knowledge

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate specialist education

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust – Physiotherapist - Stroke Team

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Therapy Team, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary/Furness General Hospital, working across both inpatient and community settings. This advert is for a 12-month fixed-term position.

Team and context

Our Stroke Therapy Team operates within a culture of a strong, supportive multi-disciplinary team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as Assistant Practitioners. We promote an inter-disciplinary approach to working when supporting patients to set and work towards meeting person-centred goals, helping to enable positive rehabilitation outcomes and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.

Our Stroke Therapy Team are committed to facilitating an environment which promotes professional development and engagement with research opportunities both in house and in collaboration with local universities. There is encouragement given to engage with regular clinical and managerial supervision, to help promote personal professional development and an interdisciplinary approach is taken with the facilitation of clinical supervision for our Assistant Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

You will join our interdisciplinary Stroke Therapy team and develop your clinical knowledge and skills. You will primarily work in an acute hospital, based at the RIL. However, there may be opportunities to gain experience across our community pathway too.

Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff through supervision with in-service training opportunities and a peer support group.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Association of Physiotherapists
• Registration with HCPC as a Physiotherapist
• The ability to travel between sites and in the community

Please note, applications are welcome from students due to graduate from the current programme within 2025.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

Please note that the Job Description attached is currently under review. The main point to consider is that this is a static position within the Stroke therapy team.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

• Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy (e.g., elderly care, musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio-respiratory care)
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
• Experience of working within a team
• Previous experience of working in a relevant clinical area

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions based on information
• Knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within a team
• Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
• Hold a driving license and have access to a car
• Knowledge and skills around Stroke Specific Assessments and Treatment

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.

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year, pro rata