Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist passionate about neurorehabilitation. This role involves providing specialist assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and supervising staff. Candidates should hold a degree in Physiotherapy and have HCPC registration. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth while making a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Support from clinical leadership

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with experience in neurorehabilitation.
• Good understanding of physiotherapy guidelines and protocols.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Supervise neurorehabilitation team staff and provide guidance.
• Maintain professional accountability while managing patient care.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-quality therapy interventions and contribute to service development and improvement. In return, we'll support your growth with opportunities to enhance your leadership skills by deputising for the Team Leader and managing Band 5 staff, assistants, and students.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience across the acute inpatient neuro pathway and neuro physiotherapy outpatient clinic.
• Involvement in complex discharge planning and close liaison with community services.
• Full support from the Team Leader, Clinical Therapy Lead, and a strong peer network.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about neurorehabilitation and eager to develop both clinically and professionally. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and believe you have the qualities we're looking for, apply today and help shape the future of neuro care!

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist physio-therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse neurological presentations to provide a therapeutic diagnosis and develop and deliver a specialised individual treatment programme.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• Participate in CPD and other departmental activities.
• Supervise staff within neurorehabilitation team.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including managing patients in your care and working without direct supervision.
• Maintain respiratory competencies to facilitate participation in out of hours service as required.
• To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence.
• Good time management, good organisational skills, a flexible approach, effective interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability are required.
• Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams practice within the department.
• Work within Trust Guidelines and CSP Guidelines.
• To participate in the evening, weekend and statutory holiday on-call duties.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you an experienced Band 5 or an established Band 6 looking to specialise in a dynamic and rewarding clinical area? This is your chance to become part of our well-established Neuro-rehabilitation team, where your expertise will make a real difference.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.