# **INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY** Specialist Physiotherapist – Adults > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-applicants-only-specialist-physiotherapist-adults/1863f340-f5a6-437a-b4ac-34e69cd5d4fd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-applicants-only-specialist-physiotherapist-adults/1863f340-f5a6-437a-b4ac-34e69cd5d4fd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months (Cover for maternity leave) - **Employment type:** Part time - 0.46 hours per week (Flexible working pattern can be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T08:30:47.746Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/High_Lane_Stoke_On_Trent/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/AHP_Physiotherapist_Stroke_Service/AHP_Physiotherapist_Stroke_Service-v8284596 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8284596?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills within the inpatient specialist stroke rehabilitation pathway, with opportunities to work across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings. ### Main duties of the job ### Key Responsibilities - Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and interventions for adults within the stroke rehabilitation pathway. - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support timely hospital discharges and improve patient outcomes. - Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, promoting independence and wellbeing. - Offer clinical supervision, training, and leadership to junior staff and students. - Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives. - Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of professional practice. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) will provide physiotherapy services within the inpatient specialist stroke rehabilitation pathway at Haywood Hospital, with some work across community and outpatient settings. The role involves assessing and managing complex therapeutic needs, developing and implementing care plans, and supporting timely hospital discharges. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and promote independence Main Responsibilities: - Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment and interventions for adults with stroke and related conditions. - Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment and care plans. - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning. - Provide clinical supervision, training, and leadership to junior staff and students. - Maintain accurate records and uphold professional standards in line with HCPC and CSP guidelines. - Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives. - Support the emotional needs of patients and carers, offering reassurance and empathy. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. - Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. Awareness of relevant NSF’s and NICE guidance. **Desirable** - Advanced skills / training / knowledge ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working within the NHS as a Physiotherapist - Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality. - Working in a multidisciplinary team. - Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. **Desirable** - Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. - Experience of risk management including risk assessment, action planning & evaluation ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. - Registration with HCPC **Desirable** - Experience / relevant training in Stroke ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [physiotherapist - stroke service (pdf, 826.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10601633) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.