Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Stroke and Neurological Therapy Team at Good Hope Hospital as a permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist.
Based within the acute team, you will work across the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke at the Front Door, and contribute to providing high quality rehabilitation for a diverse range of neurological presentations throughout the hospital.
You will join an established, supportive and well-respected multidisciplinary team, with excellent opportunities for development in clinical skills, leadership, education and service improvement.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist who is:
*HCPC registered
*Experienced in stroke and neurology within the NHS, with the skills required for a senior clinical role
*Passionate about working with people living with neurological conditions
*Able to demonstrate strong time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
*A committed team player with a positive, patient centred approach to care
You will be expected to participate in seven day working rota, alongside supporting the respiratory on-call service for which ongoing training will be provided.
If you are seeking to develop your career within a dynamic stroke and neurology service, we would love to hear from you.
There may also be an additional part time temporary post available.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients within the stroke and neurological population. This will include the use of specialist handling skills, evidence-based practice, and the effective progression of rehabilitation in line with individual patients' needs and person-centred goals.
-Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills in symptoms of neurological injury and will apply effective management from presentation through to discharge.
-Work autonomously while contributing collaboratively to the multidisciplinary team. Be responsible for managing own caseload, including patients with complex physical, psychological, and cognitive presentations.
-Work closely with colleagues from a variety of teams to support the daily running of the service, balancing clinical demands with organisational priorities. They will partake in service development and quality improvement.
-The role includes providing support, mentorship, leadership, and specialist advice to staff members, students, and other professionals. This will include tailored supervision and teaching as required.
-At times, the post holder will take on delegated managerial responsibilities and may be required to deputise for senior team members, including aspects of day-to-day operational management.
-Participate in seven days working, extended hours, and the physiotherapy respiratory overnight on call service. Ongoing training and competency development will be provided as required.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9013588-1
- Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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