Job overview
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
It is an exciting time to join the neuro in-patient rehabilitation team at Holywell Neurological Inpatient Unit as we are developing our services and are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join us. We are an enthusiastic team who will support and help you develop your clinical, managerial, personal and professional skills.
Our rehabilitation services are fully integrated between the community and acute. We specialise in the rehabilitation of people with stroke and other neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life and helping staff to develop in their roles and are keen to learn.
As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways in order to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.
To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.
To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other intermediate care wards when necessary.
To entertain the possibility of rotation into community based Early Stroke Discharge Team, neuro community team and Watford General Acute and hyper acute Stroke Unit.
To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
Provide support for the clinical supervision for a Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience in service development projects.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as a team member
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable
- Able to work under pressure
- As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex Neurological condition ands multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex neurological, medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
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This advert is for Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Holywell Neurological Unit. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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