Specialist Physiotherapist - Rotational

TN United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team focused on neuro rehabilitation. This role offers a unique rotational experience across various settings, including community-based care and inpatient rehabilitation. You will play a crucial role in assessing and rehabilitating stroke patients, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the lives of patients and their families, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and a commitment to service development. Join a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in neuro rehabilitation and working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and rehabilitate stroke patients in their home environment.
• Collaborate with inpatient and community rehabilitation teams.

Skills

Neuro Rehabilitation

Clinical Decision-Making

Patient Care

Service Development

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Rotational, Falkirk

Client: NHS Forth Valley

Location: Falkirk

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d710de0fc18f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forth Valley Physiotherapy Neuro Rehabilitation Rotation. The rotation offers a unique training and development opportunity for Physiotherapists passionate about neuro rehabilitation. The rotation includes START (ESD for Stroke), Forth Valley Neuro Rehabilitation Team, Specialist Rehabilitation (bed-based rehab within Bellfield Centre in Stirling), and inpatient Acute Stroke Rehabilitation. Currently, the vacancy is with the Stroke Transition and Rehabilitation Team (START), established in 2021. START is a community-based MDT treating Stroke patients in their home environment, supporting early discharge from hospital and ensuring safe transition of care.

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will assess and rehabilitate patients across Forth Valley discharged from Acute Stroke for up to 6-8 weeks. You will collaborate with inpatient Stroke service colleagues and community rehabilitation teams. We seek motivated, enthusiastic individuals who will help implement AHP ambitions within the progressive stroke pathway. The role involves providing direct patient care, possessing specialist clinical knowledge, and demonstrating advanced clinical decision-making skills. A passion for rehabilitation and improving lives of stroke patients and their families is essential. Experience in service development and quality improvement is desirable.

The ability to prioritize fluctuating workloads, flexibility, and willingness to travel across Forth Valley is required. The service is based at Falkirk Community Hospital, with coverage extending area-wide, including Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the Bellfield Centre.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all application questions. Use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance for responses is strongly discouraged. By applying, you confirm responses are your own and reflect your personal knowledge and experience. Non-compliance may result in application withdrawal.

Most correspondence is via email; please check regularly, including junk folders, and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity and offers interviews to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria. Please contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694 for reasonable adjustments.