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Highly Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
22 May 2026

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Job overview

The Royal London Hospital is the tertiary Neurosciences and Major Trauma centre for North East London and Essex.  It is a specialist centre for Stroke and home to one of eight designated hyper-acute stroke units (HASUs) in London.  Barts Health also has been awarded Tessa Jowell accreditation in brain tumour treatment with a strong focus on quality of life.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative and motivated Physiotherapists to join our Band 7 Neuro-Physiotherapy rotation through the below areas of specialism:    •    Hyper Acute Stroke unit and Acute Stroke Unit (HASU/ASU) •    Neuro & Trauma / Neurosciences including Neuro-Trauma and Neuromuscular  •    Neuro & Trauma / Neurosciences including Neuro-Trauma and Neuro-oncology •    Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation Unit (RAAR) – Level 1 equivalent rehabilitation

This rotation will give you the opportunity to work as a highly specialised physiotherapist as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a seamless integrated model of care and rehabilitation in line with our WeCare values and behaviours.

You will support and be supported by your Clinical Lead and fellow Band 7 staff as well as providing leadership and supervision to other members of the team.  You will engage in regular supervision, education and training that address your learning and development needs including supportive appraisal conversations.

Main duties of the job

This Band 7 physiotherapy post comprises of 12-15 month rotations through the below areas of specialism:     •    Hyper Acute Stroke unit and Acute Stroke Unit (HASU/ASU)  •    Neurosciences including Neurotrauma and Neuromuscular  •    Neurosciences including Neurotrauma and Neuro-oncology •    Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation Unit (RAAR) – Level 1 rehabilitation

Note: Rotational length and area of specialism may be subject to change depending on service need across Therapies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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This advert is for Highly Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.

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