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Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology
Newham University Hospital
1 WTE / 37.5hrs per week (Permanent)
Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology
Band: 7
Base: Newham University Hospital (NUH)
Are you a skilled and dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at Newham University Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurology team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the multidisciplinary team, working with patients who have suffered strokes and neurological conditions. Your expertise will contribute to their rehabilitation journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based techniques and therapeutic interventions.
- Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to enhance patients' mobility, coordination, strength, and overall function.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses, to provide holistic care.
- Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.
- Contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols, and research initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete a neuro physical assessment
- Ability to make treatment plans for neuro patients
- Ability to participate in complex discharge planning
- Ability to complete accurate and legible notes
- Ability to prioritise, plan and pace own caseload and support other staff to do this
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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