Job overview
Community Neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Full time - 37.5 hours Fixed term contract - 7 months to cover maternity leave
This is an exciting opportunity for you to become a member of our interdisciplinary community team. You would be a part of a rewarding and developing service, committed to providing evidence based intervention. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapist, who can demonstrate skills appropriate to the role, working in neurology.
CNRT offers support, advice and therapy intervention to adults who have a physical and/or cognitive impairment, due to an acquired neurological deficit. We offer community based treatments in a variety of settings including the home, group, clinic, or the wider community.
Utilising your knowledge and skills, you will work closely with the service users, their family, their carers and other professionals from statutory and non statutory agencies, to offer consultation, advice, education and goal focused episodes of therapy. You will be a competent and confident practitioner.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will understand the benefits to be gained from a team approach, where each team member’s contribution is valued and where experience is shared.
Our team is committed to supporting personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Carry out physiotherapy assessments, plan and deliver treatment and offer education and support to patients and their families, in a variety of community settings.You will be expected to practice autonomously but work as a part of an integrated multi disciplinary team and may be required to delegate work to support staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience gained on student rotations
Desirable
- Previous experience of community working
- Previous experience of being part of an MDT
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
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This advert is for Community Physiotherapist - within Community Neuro Rehab Team with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (Mat leave cover). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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