Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering specialist physiotherapy to a diverse patient caseload in both inpatient and outpatient settings, requiring strong interpersonal and time management skills. Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, improving the lives of individuals with neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration required.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist physiotherapy to patients within the Tier 1 service.
• Contribute to delivering high standards of health care to complex patients.
• Develop targeted therapy programmes for Rehabilitation Assistants.

Skills

Empathy & sensitivity

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to manage stressful situations

Education

Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

The closing date is 25 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist to join the team at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services. The post will be based in the Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Service, which includes both the in-patient and out-patient service.

The post holder will be joining a well-integrated and established multi-disciplinary team providing Level 1 rehabilitation to a varied and challenging caseload of patients aged from 16 years old and upwards. This will involve providing specialist Physiotherapy to the inpatient unit, out-patients within Jubilee House and across other community locations. The service treats a wide range of patients, including those with severe traumatic and acquired brain injuries, those with tracheostomies, patients in a disorder of consciousness and individuals who display behaviours which challenge.

A Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy is required and registration with HCPC. The post holder will possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out specialist assessments and planning and delivering interventions, both with individuals, their relatives and carers. The post holder should have a collaborative and enthusiastic style, as well as a passion and commitment to develop and promote evidence-based practice.

A full UK driving licence is required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide highly specialist physiotherapy to patients into the tier 1 service, adapting clinical practice where the complexity of patients means that standard of practice will not meet their need.
• To contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to complex patients within the in-patient and out-patient services within CCSRS, other community hospitals, satellite community clinics and patient's place of residence, through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care. This is for the East of England region.
• To develop targeted therapy programmes to be carried out by Rehabilitation Assistants.
• To work in line with the Trust objectives.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description attached to this advert for the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Other

• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
• Able to manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
• Must hold full and valid driving licence

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Personal and People Development

• Maintains own CPD
• Experience of developing others through effective leadership
• Experience of appraisal and personal development review processes

Communication

• Demonstrates tact & diplomacy through effective communication
• Ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with range of professionals at all levels
• Ability to communicate to patients/carers and relatives with sensitivity and compassion
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Experience of using alternative communication strategies for patients with neurological conditions

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Highly motivated
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of spasticity management assessment and treatment

Experience

• Evidence of working at a minimum of band 5 level with a variety of post registration experience
• Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Previous experience of working at a band 6 level
• Broad clinical experience of physiotherapy techniques within neurological rehabilitation
• Previous clinical experience working in an outpatient and inpatient setting
• Training/clinical experience in: postural management, casting/splinting for abnormal tone, respiratory skills
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours
• Experience of working with patients with tracheostomy
• Experience with running groups
• Experience of presenting study days and workshops

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.

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services

Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services