Static Stroke Physiotherapist

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare organization is looking for a Static Stroke Physiotherapist to join their team in York and Scarborough. The role involves providing specialized assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke, as well as supporting student placements and contributing to service development. Candidates should have a diploma in Physiotherapy and experience in clinical environments, particularly in Stroke. This position offers a chance to further develop clinical skills in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Up to 33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• HCPC registration expected within 6 months.
• Strong interest in rehabilitation, specifically Stroke.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for Stroke patients.
• Contribute to service and professional development.
• Support student practice placements.

Skills

Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary health care team

Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments

Experience of NHS practices

Experience in supervision of others

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Static Stroke Physiotherapist

The closing date is 15 December 2025

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Physiotherapist, to join our team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills in the management of patients within our Stroke service.

The successful, appointed candidate would be expected to provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients suffering from Stroke on the Acute Stroke unit and Rehabilitation unit in York. Alongside this there would be a requirement for the candidate to contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements where appropriate and supervise colleagues within the services.

Please note if you wish to apply for this secondment opportunity please seek permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current manager prior to submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, service improvement and leadership skills. We have an established programme of clinical and managerial supervision, and we will expect the successful candidate to be proactive in their approach to development of themselves, and supportive in the development of others.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in developing their skills in this diverse and challenging specialty, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, and an awareness of complex discharge planning and patient centred rehabilitation.

Training and advice are available from Specialist Physiotherapists and Advanced Clinical Specialists who work across all sites We strongly support a home first culture, to optimise the functional independence and safety of our patients.

We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or will be registered within 6 months
• Evidence of CPD Portfolio
• Membership of professional body
• Evidence of post graduate study in relevant area

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Experience in a wide range of student/postgrad placements to include specified area (Stroke). and respiratory work.
• Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
• Good working knowledge of Physiotherapy assessments, interventions, outcome measures and models of practice.
• Experience in supervision of others
• Acute care work, complex discharge planning.
• Experience of NHS practices

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust