Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist - Stroke/Community Neuro Team

NHS; Hyde; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK is looking for a Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist to work within the Stroke and Community Neuro Team. In this role, you will assess and treat patients in various settings, including hospitals and community health facilities. Key responsibilities include developing therapy plans, managing a complex caseload, and supporting both patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Physiotherapy and relevant experience in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. This position offers flexible working and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Registration with the HCPC is required.
• Experience in the clinical field of stroke/neurology.
• Knowledge of EC manual handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop therapy plans.
• Deliver treatments across various settings including hospital and community.
• Support and educate patients and families.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload.

Skills

Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work

Effective communication with people who have barriers to understanding

Problem-solving approach in treatment assessment and planning

IT literate

Education

BSc Honours Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist – Stroke/Community Neuro Team

Closing date 05 January 2026

Band 6 | Hours 37.5 per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a rotational specialist physiotherapist within Stroke and Neuro Rehab. You will rotate through the Stroke Rehab Unit (including neurological out-patients and ward-based neuro patients) and in the community for the Community Neuro Rehab Team.

Main duties You will carry out physiotherapy assessments, develop therapy plans and deliver treatments in a variety of settings – hospital, patient home, clinic and other community settings. You will offer education and support to patients and their families. You will practice autonomously but work as part of an established, integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will carry a complex clinical caseload and be required to delegate work to support staff.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Our values & behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits Flexible working, 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focus on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications

• BSc Honours Physiotherapy or equivalent

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Previous experience relevant to the post, in the clinical field of stroke/neurology
• Knowledge of EC manual handling guidelines
• Previous experience of community working
• Previous experience of being part of an MDT

Skills and abilities

• Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have barriers to understanding.
• Ability to communicate with patients, carers and other professionals in health/social care and voluntary agencies.
• Ability to assess and plan treatment using a problem solving approach.
• Ability to delegate responsibility appropriately.
• Ability to identify appropriate stakeholders in a patient's treatment plan/care package.
• IT literate.

Work related Circumstances

• Registration with the HCPC
• UK driving licence (or other appropriate qualification)

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.

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT – Selbourne House