Job requirements
Essential
31 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive NHS or equivalent experience in specialist area e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
- Experience
Experience in undertaking role relevant specialist assessments and interventions
- Experience
Experience of team leadership, management and positive role modelling
- Experience
Student practice placement educator and experience of having students
- Experience
Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
- Experience
Supervisory experience
- Other Factors
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Other Factors
Able to meet physical & moving and handling requirements of post. i.e. re-positioning of a patient, use of moving & handling equipment, approved manual physical movement practices of patient
- Other Factors
Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids
- Personal Attributes
Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
- Personal Attributes
Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
- Personal Attributes
Evidence of ability to communicate effectively including difficult conversations
- Personal Attributes
Committed to personal and team development
- Personal Attributes
Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in changing service needs
- Personal Attributes
Is dynamic and proactive
- Personal Attributes
Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
- Personal Attributes
Reliable
- Education & Qualifications
Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Education & Qualifications
HCPC registered
- Education & Qualifications
Evidence of relevant post graduate Masters/level 7 studies or qualifications e.g bobath course
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Broad, developed and advanced knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Extended and advanced clinical skills and knowledge base in relevant area
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstration of knowledge of core and highly specialist Therapy skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Extensive evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Computer Skills including Microsoft word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to make independent, sound, advanced clinical decisions and problem solve
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to manage and facilitate others in dealing with busy case load and prioritise
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to work autonomously using highly specialist knowledge, skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating clinical reflection
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & Qualifications
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (V300) /ability to work within PGD’s and/or formal specialist post graduate training in injection therapy
- Education & Qualifications
Leadership/Management qualification
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Neurological Physiotherapist to join our team at Wye Valley NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to work at Band 7 level across outpatient clinics and in patients’ homes, providing highly specialist neurological physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation.
You will work with adults with a wide range of complex neurological conditions, using advanced clinical reasoning to deliver person-centred care and supporting patients to maximise their independence. The role combines direct patient care with service development, education and clinical leadership, making it an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate practitioner.
Main duties of the job
- Provide advanced neurological physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for adults in outpatient clinics and through home visits.
- Exercise professional autonomy in managing a complex caseload, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Contribute to specialist neuro clinics, offering expert input into diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, families and carers to ensure integrated care.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior staff, support workers and students.
- Support audit, research and service development initiatives to maintain and enhance high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrate and role-model the Trust values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in all aspects of practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role you will provide advanced neurological physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation for adults with a wide range of complex conditions.
You will manage your own caseload across outpatient clinics and home visits, working closely with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Alongside direct patient work, you will contribute to specialist neuro clinics, support service development and quality improvement, and provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and students.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Practice Neurological Physiotherapist with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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