Specialist Physiotherapist – Stroke

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative Physiotherapist at The Royal London Hospital, working within a leading stroke therapy team. The role offers the chance to advance patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment. With essential responsibilities in assessment and treatment, the successful candidate will join a pioneering initiative in stroke recovery, enhancing their skills and contributing to multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in Neurosciences/Stroke.
• Completion of junior rotations in respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality physiotherapy for stroke patients.
• Assist in advanced assessment and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for an Innovative Physiotherapist - Join the Cutting Edge of Stroke Care at The Royal London Hospital!Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of stroke patients? The Royal London Hospital, the leading tertiary Neurosciences and Major Trauma centre for North East London and Essex, invites you to become a key player in a groundbreaking initiative within our Stroke Therapy Team.

This is your chance to work in one of London's eight designated Hyper-Acute Stroke Units (HASUs)--a specialist environment at the forefront of stroke treatment and recovery. As part of a brand-new, dynamic team, you will deliver expert, patient-centred physiotherapy from the very first moment a stroke patient arrives in the Emergency Department (ED), and for Stroke patients when they're temporarily cared for on non-stroke wards.

Main duties of the job

o To assist and contribute to organising, developing and delivering a high-quality physiotherapy service provided to Stroke patients in the Emergency Department (ED) and on outlying non stroke wards at the Royal London Hospital (RLH)o To play a key role in the advanced assessment, treatment and clinical management of patients with Stroke, determining the clinical diagnosis, functional deficits and physiotherapy (PT) treatment program required.o To work with senior colleagues in developing efficient and effective PT working processes to assist in producing a fully multi-professional team approach in a fast paced - high pressured environment.o To work with the Clinical Lead Therapists to develop the service to best meet changing health and social care agendas.o The post holder may be required to work in more than one speciality area.o To contribute to a 7 day rota.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7330622RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate courses relevant to clinical field

Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience working as a physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting
• Completed junior rotations in core specialties of respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and elective orthopaedics
• Experience in Neurosciences/Stroke
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants

Desirable

• Member of a special interest group.
• Band 6 level experience in Neurosciences/Stroke

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate courses relevant to clinical field

Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience working as a physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting
• Completed junior rotations in core specialties of respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and elective orthopaedics
• Experience in Neurosciences/Stroke
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants

Desirable

• Member of a special interest group.
• Band 6 level experience in Neurosciences/Stroke

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)