Specialist Physiotherapist- Neuro

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Neuro Rotational Physiotherapist to join Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. You will gain experience treating neurological conditions across various settings, develop your clinical skills, and contribute to service development while working flexibly within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level.
• Participation in on-call and weekend working.
• Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team.

Responsibilities

• Treat a variety of neurological conditions in different settings.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Participate in service development projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Professional development specific to neurology

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 Neuro Rotational Physiotherapist (9 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Band 6 neurophysiotherapy rotational circuit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff.

Main duties of the job

You will gain experience treating a wide variety of neurological conditions in the acute, outpatient, and community settings. You will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills, including appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students, participation in projects contributing to service development, and delivery of training programmes and teaching within the Trust and partner organisations.

About us

There are six rotations in the neurophysiotherapy circuit:

1. Acute stroke rehabilitation
2. Acute neuro rehabilitation
3. Neuro outpatients
4. Community stroke rehabilitation
5. Community neuro rehabilitation and neuro conditions
6. Level 2b inpatient neuro-rehabilitation at the Pulross centre

Each rotation lasts 9 months and is supported by experienced senior staff and clinical specialists. Staff should be prepared to participate in any of the rotations within the circuit. These posts are suitable for an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or a current Band 6 physiotherapist seeking to gain specific neurological physiotherapy experience and further develop skills and knowledge. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a willingness to develop their clinical practice.

As part of our commitment to patient care and excellence, we provide a 24/7 service. Flexibility across working hours and contribution to rotas are essential.

Details

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per year including HCA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 196-LIS9540
• Locations: Various across GSTT acute and community sites, London, SE1 7EH

Job description

Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Professional development specific to neurology
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of key neurological conditions
• Knowledge of key research evidence in neurological physiotherapy

Desirable

• Membership of a Special Interest Group
• CSP membership

Skills (Essential)

• Understanding legal responsibilities of the profession
• Clear written and oral communication
• Participation in staff training
• Teamwork skills
• Organisational, prioritisation, and delegation skills

Desirable

• IT proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Participation in research or audit

Experience (Essential)

• Broad experience at Band 5 level
• Participation in on-call and weekend work
• Experience working within a physiotherapy team and MDT
• Supervision of PTA/students

Desirable

• Rotational work in an acute hospital setting
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Supervision of Band 5 staff
• Teaching experience in in-service programmes and MDT

Additional requirements include DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations. Details are provided in the original description.