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2 posts available: x1 Full time permanent role on the Neuro-rotation and x1 9 month fixed term (mat cover) on Regional Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Neurological Physiotherapy service at the Homerton Healthcare. The post is a fixed term contract to cover the maternity leave of the static B6 Physiotherapist on the Regional Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) and a permanent full time role on the Neuro-rotation.
The rotations include Neuro-Outliers, Stroke, Level 1 and Level 2 Inpatient Rehabilitation, and two community neuro rotations including Early Supported Discharge and a Neuro Specialist Community Therapy Team.
There is a robust commitment to CPD and training at Homerton University Hospital and supervision will be provided through band 7 team leads and the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job
As a competent and experienced Physiotherapist in neurology you will be working with complex neurologically impaired adults. You will bring skills and enthusiasm while working to extend your knowledge, practice and service development experience, working within teams and across the pathway to ensure patient flow to the most appropriate discharge location via community services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Professional manner.
- Able to respond to pressure
- Able to participate in the out of hour’s rota
- Ability to work flexibly
- Able to travel within Hackney
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of neurological conditions.
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
- Effective discharge planning skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and patients to optimise management.
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Able to work within a MDT
- High standard of IT skills
- Team leadership potential.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Desirable
- Able to manage complex patients
Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology
- Relevant post graduate courses
Knowlwdge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Current professional issues.
- High level of risk management and clinical quality awareness
Desirable
- Health needs in a multicultural community
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience at junior level
- Experience of managing an adult neurology caseload
- Experience of using outcome measures
Desirable
- Work in a community setting
- Work in a multicultural society
- Experience of clinically supervising
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This advert is for Specialist Neuro-Physiotherapist with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 pro rata p.a. inc.. The contract type is Permanent: and x1 9 month mat leave cover available. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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