Specialised Neuroscience Physiotherapist- Spasticity & Neurodisability

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced Band 7 physiotherapist to join the Spasticity Management & Neurodisability Service. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, providing high-quality patient care, and engaging in professional development and research projects. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to managing complex disabilities effectively. No on-call or weekend work commitment is required.

Benefits

Regular supervision and support for professional development

Opportunity to engage in research projects

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapist in spasticity management.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and advice for neuro-disability patients.
• Collaborate with the Consultant Physiotherapist and MDT.
• Participate in research and audit projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive approach to disability management

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Professional development

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 physiotherapist to work within the Spasticity Management & Neurodisability Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join the team. The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Physiotherapist as well as the wider spasticity MDT Team. This position offers the opportunity to further advance your skills in the assessment and management of patients with spasticity whilst working within a range of MDT and physiotherapy specific clinics. Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential. Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work with the team on current research and audit projects. There is no on-call or weekend work commitment with this role.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Band 7 physiotherapist within the Spasticity Management & Neurodisability Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, collaborating with the Consultant Physiotherapist and the wider spasticity MDT.
• Provide high-standard physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for patients with acute, chronic and progressive neuro-disability; contribute to the provision of a physiotherapy service within the Neurodisability and Spasticity Management Services and report directly to the Consultant in Physiotherapy.
• Work within integrated multidisciplinary teams to offer a comprehensive, patient-centred service.
• Engage in ongoing professional development with regular supervision; participate in current research and audit projects as part of the team.
• Note that there is no on-call or weekend work commitment with this role.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Contact for informal discussion

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katrina Buchanan, Consultant Physiotherapist, on 020 3448 3710 or 07973 941472 or email [e-mail]

Closing information

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025