Specialist Physiotherapist

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the North East is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join their inpatient neuro rehabilitation team. This role involves assessing and rehabilitating patients with complex neurological conditions. Candidates must have a recognized physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration, along with experience in neuro rehabilitation. The position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Robust supervision and training structure

Opportunities for continued professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of neurological conditions

Patient centred approach

Excellent communication skills

Team-working

Education

Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 11 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6, Specialist Physiotherapist to join the inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Walkergate Park. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Walkergate Park is a Level 1 neurorehabilitation centre, providing specialist, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions from across the North East and North Cumbria. Our service supports patients with a range of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues to optimise functional outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation
• Sound knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and the rehabilitation process
• Excellent communication and team-working skills

What We Offer:

• A robust supervision and in-service training structure
• Opportunities for continued professional development in specialist neuro physiotherapy
• A supportive and experienced team environment

If you are passionate about neuro rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of Neurological conditions.

To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment andtreatment using evidence based practice.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that thismaximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.

To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th July 2025

Closing date : 11th August 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Further relevant post qualifying training.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant Physiotherapy Experience with evidence of neurology experience
• Experience of or awareness of MDT working
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.

Skills

• Experience of assessment and treatment of neurological conditions including brain injury
• Evidence of patient centred approach and knowledge of goal setting
• Awareness of the impact of behaviour and cognitive problems on rehabilitation
• Meets the mobility requirements of the post.
• Specialist knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and their impact on function
• Evidence of post graduate neurology course
• Experience of student and Physiotherapy assistant supervision
• Experience of contributing to in-service training
• Knowledge of audit and research, and implications for service provision

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust