Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves holistic patient assessments and various treatment programmes, along with responsibilities such as managing referrals and supporting junior staff, within a community-based setting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate understanding of multi-agency working.
• Evidence of supporting learners and junior staff.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments of patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes.
• Coordinate new referrals and manage waiting lists.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Supporting learners

Evidence-based practice

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist

Join to apply for the Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist role at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist role at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Summary

Integrated care is about providing better care and support to our patients, users and the people of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale by co-ordinating our services more effectively, with the focus on improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

Job Summary

Integrated care is about providing better care and support to our patients, users and the people of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale by co-ordinating our services more effectively, with the focus on improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

You will join our multidisciplinary Community Stroke Team carrying out holistic assessments of patient needs and develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes. There is a varied caseload to support adults and older people within their own homes, including care homes.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen within the Community Stroke team for a Band 6 Physiotherapist.

You will work closely with the other team members who will support your development. You will have experience working within a community setting and help with the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

You will be an autonomous practitioner and work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the supervision of junior staff.

You will have an active role in coordinating new referrals, managing waiting lists and supporting the team to maintain patient flow.

The service is community-based and would require you to be able to travel to various locations across HMR on a daily basis.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-RCO-P288-25-A

Job locations

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL120NB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and registration

• Physiotherapy degree
• HCPC registration
  
  

Desirable

• member of CSP
• evidence of relevant post grad training
  
  

Essential

Experience knowledge and skills

• oTo comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients. Research and Development awareness
• participation in clinical audit
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills and effective clinical reasoning
  
  

Desirable

• clincial skills at level 7
  
  

Skills

Essential

• able to demonstrate understanding of multi agency working
• evidence of supporting learners and junior staff
• oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
  
  

Desirable

• advanced communication skills
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• able to demonstrate understanding of multi agency working
• evidence of supporting learners and junior staff
• oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
  
  

Desirable

• advanced communication skills
  
  

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL120NB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL120NB

Employer's website

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

LNKD1_UKTJ

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Physiotherapist” roles.

Salford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Specialist Physiotherapist in Respiratory Care (Acute)

Halifax, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Static Band 6 Physiotherapist on Medicine and Surgery

Stockport, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Dewsbury, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Therapy Service Manager MSK Physiotherapy (Band 8a)

Steeton, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bingley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Burnley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

ST3 Trust Doctor in General Surgery Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

Therapy Service Manager MSK Physiotherapy (Band 8a)

Keighley, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Elland, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bank Physiotherapist (The Christie Private Care)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Therapy Team Lead Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Specialist Physiotherapist - Women's Health

Elland, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Bradford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics with Intensive Care

Keighley, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Wigan, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics with Intensive Care

Steeton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

PIP Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Burnley, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.