Specialist Physiotherapist In Stroke

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke to join the Stroke team at Fairfield General Hospital. You will perform specialist neurological assessments and design individualized treatment plans for stroke patients, on either acute or rehab wards, in a collaborative MDT environment.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, supervision by Band 7 physiotherapists, and a supportive culture with focus on training and service

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Demonstrated CPD with a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Desirable: relevant postgraduate training in stroke/neurology.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist neurological assessments and devise tailored treatment plans for stroke patients.
• Work on acute or rehab wards and collaborate with the MDT to meet SMART goals.
• Support discharges home and engage with community stroke colleagues.

Skills

Post‑registration experience

Broad rotation experience

Advanced clinical reasoning

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Senior teaching skills

Supervision experience

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Postgraduate training in clinical areas

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke

Company: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Job ID: C9236-26-1381

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our Stroke team at Fairfield General Hospital.

The post will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical and professional skills in a friendly and supportive environment at an outstanding Primary Stroke Centre.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out specialist neurological assessments and devise individualised treatment programmes for stroke patients. You will work in either the acute or rehab stroke wards. You will work with the MDT to achieve SMART rehabilitation goals and facilitate discharges home, working with our community stroke colleagues.

You will be supervised and supported by highly skilled and experienced Band 7 Physiotherapists and work collaboratively with the MDT. The Physiotherapist Service strives for continuous service improvement and professional development is supported. We place great importance upon training and supporting all members of our team. Candidates should have experience in a range of clinical areas including stroke/neurology, and a good working knowledge of the RCP and NICE Stroke guidelines.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 236-CSS-PS64-26

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Essential: HCPC registration
• Essential: Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
• Desirable: Evidence of relevant post graduate training/courses in specific clinical areas relevant to post

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential: Appropriate level of post registration experience
• Essential: Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations
• Essential: Advanced clinical reasoning skills (in specific clinical area)
• Essential: Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
• Desirable: Previous experience in a senior role
• Desirable: Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 7TD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Stroke Therapy Lead, Susan Fletcher, [e-mail], 01617783513

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