Specialist Physiotherapist

Active Care Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Benefits Hub

24 hour EAP

Pension salary sacrifice

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend scheme (£1500)

Job summary

Active Neuro, part of Active Care Group, is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for the Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre. You will assess and treat adults with complex brain injuries and neurological conditions, including respiratory care and tracheostomy management, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across NHS, private, and medicolegal pathways with a strong emphasis on patient-centred goals and long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with post-registration neurorehabilitation experience.
• Experience in complex neurological rehabilitation including brain injury and polytrauma.
• Demonstrates patient-centred, outcome-focused care and MDT collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and evidence-based physiotherapy for patients with complex neurological conditions (TBI, stroke, SCI).
• Deliver specialist respiratory and tracheostomy care as part of rehabilitation.
• Contribute to planning and implementing physiotherapy programmes and QoL goals.
• Utilise advanced rehabilitation technologies to enhance outcomes.
• Support service development and clinical guidelines; mentor junior staff.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Neurorehabilitation

Team collaboration

Respiratory management

Tracheostomy care

Tools

Arm Motus M2 Pro

Wrist Motus

Ankle Motus

Kinestica Equio Balance System

EMG devices

Job description

## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**Active Neuro, our specialist division of Active Care Group, is transforming neurorehabilitation in the UK. We are seeking a Band 6 level Physiotherapist to join our team at Nottingham Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre, supporting adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex needs.Working across NHS, private, and medicolegal pathways, our physiotherapists aren’t limited by a 12-week window. This allows you to set meaningful, long-term, person-centred goals—whether that’s whether that’s enjoying a morning walk with friends, preparing a favourite meal, returning to a creative hobby, or spending time in the garden independently.**Why join Active Neuro?****Varied caseloads**: neurological conditions, polytrauma, amputations, and catastrophic injuries**Cutting-edge tech**: access to equipment such as Luna Robotic EMG, Exo Motus, and Arm Motus for advanced rehabilitation**Outpatient and inpatient services**: be part of our exciting expansion into outpatient services, creating true continuity of care**Autonomy and influence:** contribute to service development, innovation, and patient-centred practice**Cross-divisional working** – opportunities in case management, care in the home, and collaboration across Active Neuro sites**Career progression:** access leadership, specialist roles, and personalised CPD tailored for physiotherapy, including Bobath, upper/lower limb rehab, cognitive retraining, FES, splinting, and neuropsychologically-informed interventions**Peer support and professional community:** collaborate with colleagues across the Active Neuro network, sharing knowledge, mentorship, and advice**Networking opportunities:** attend conferences and work alongside organisations such as Headway and the Spinal Injuries AssociationIf you’re a Physiotherapist who values creativity, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering service shaping the future of neurorehabilitation.**The Role**As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will:* Provide expert assessment and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for patients with complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, spinal cord injury, and polytrauma.* Deliver specialist respiratory and tracheostomy care as part of a holistic, person-centred rehabilitation plan.* Contribute to the planning and implementation of physiotherapy programmes, supporting functional recovery and patient-specific goals.* Utilise advanced rehabilitation technologies, including Arm Motus M2 Pro, Wrist Motus, Ankle Motus, Kinestica Equio Balance System, and EMG-assisted devices, to enhance patient outcomes.* Actively participate in service development initiatives, including implementing physiotherapy protocols, contributing to clinical guidelines, and identifying opportunities for quality improvement.* Provide guidance and support to junior physiotherapy staff and students, sharing knowledge and fostering clinical excellence.* Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), patients, families, and carers to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.* Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to audits, and ensure compliance with professional standards and local policies.**What You’ll Bring**We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate individual who:* Is a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with post-registration experience in neurorehabilitation.* Has experience in complex physical rehabilitation, including brain injury, polytrauma, respiratory management, and tracheostomy care.* Demonstrates a passion for patient-centred, outcome-focused care, helping patients achieve meaningful goals.* Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and supporting junior staff where appropriate.We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.**What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Active Learning Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Benefits Hub** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A salary sacrifice **Aegon 5% matched pension*** Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£38,185 to £42,375 per annum## Job detailsReference: REQ002436Contract type: Full TimePosted: 29 September 2026Closing date: 27 October 2026