Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to community clearly and concisely via written word.
- Skills
Work within and understand national and trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety)
- Knowledge
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of adult and neurological rehabilitation treatments and modalities
- Knowledge
Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Knowledge
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Experience
Experience working within the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
- Experience
Completed minimum 18months as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience
Broad experience in neurology, orthopaedics, medical, and elderly care as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Experience working in a neuro rehabilitation team
- Experience
Experience of teaching other physiotherapy staff members, patients and other health care professionals
- Qualifications
Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Qualifications
HCPC registered
- Qualifications
Evidence of personal / professional development (portfolio)
- Other Requirements
Commitment to own self development and learning
- Other Requirements
Adaptable to change, with good problem solving skills
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge
Understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations
- Experience
Experience working in a community therapy team
- Experience
Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement
- Experience
Experience supervision junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants
- Experience
Experience of delegation to therapy colleagues
- Experience
Experience of service management / development
- Qualifications
Membership of CSP
- Qualifications
Membership of relevant clinical interest groups
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team on a part-time, permanent basis, working 26.25 hours per week.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist looking to develop their neurological and management skills or an existing Band 6 seeking a new challenge.
The successful applicant will gain experience working with patients with complex neurological presentations, further developing their clinical expertise and consolidating the skills required for specialised practice.
There is a strong focus on personal and professional development, with support from highly experienced clinicians and opportunities to participate in in-service and external training.
The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, national audits, including SSNAP, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated multi-disciplinary team. We work across both intensive short-term rehab and longer-term rehab pathways supporting patients with a variety of neurological conditions. There are opportunities to develop skills in specialist neuro-rehab assessment and, in long-term condition management. There is a strong focus on working with patients to achieve personal set goals.
This post holder will be part of a team providing high-quality neuro rehabilitation and long-term neuro condition management. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, collaborating with colleagues internal to our service as well as in external teams. You will provide home based neuro-specific therapy as well as utilise on site resources for clinic-based therapy.
The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for PD and MS and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Physiotherapist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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