# Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke (Band 6-7 Development) Annex 21 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-in-stroke-band-6-7-development-annex-21/bd88b010-6d95-44b6-985c-dea776289902 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-in-stroke-band-6-7-development-annex-21/bd88b010-6d95-44b6-985c-dea776289902.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Location:** Newham University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,991 per annum inc (Annex 21) - **Contract type:** Permanent: If Annex 21 competencies are not met within 12 months, then contract will be terminated - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T16:00:48.549Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Stroke_Neurosciences/Stroke_Neurosciences-v8282601 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8282601?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology - (Band 6-7 Development) Annex 21 Newham University Hospital 1 WTE / 37.5hrs per week (Permanent) Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology - Band 6-7 Development Role (Annex 21) 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: An exciting and innovative opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist (PT) to join the Stroke and Neurosciences Therapy Team has come up under the Annex 21 Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. The role is offered as a 12-month accelerated training and education opportunity to become a Band 7. With successful completion of the competency framework resulting in a permanent position as a Band 7 PT within the Stroke and Neurosciences Team at Newham Hospital. As per Annex 21, during the 12 months of training, your starting salary represents 75% of the maximum of Band 7. You will remain on 75% pay of the maximum of Band 7 until successful completion of your competencies when you will be moved to 100% of the minimum Band 7 pay. ### 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. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Ability to work as a team - Punctual and reliable - Versatile and flexible - Evidence of continuing professional development - Evidence of having completed service improvement initiatives - Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in a clear and logical manner - Ability to deal empathetically with emotionally distressed patients/carers - Able to complete rostered on call and weekend duties **Desirable** - Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences - Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service ### 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 - Ability to deal with challenging situations - Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment - Ability to lead and motivate the team - Understanding and application of risk management - Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in neurology - In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group - Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and code of ethics **Desirable** - Fieldwork educators training - Involvement in relevant professional special interest group ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations - Understanding of clinical governance and its implications - Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Experience of working within the NHS - Experience supervising and appraising staff and students. - Experience of audit/research - Experience of on-call duties ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy - HCPC Registration **Desirable** - Leadership training - Post graduate formal qualification relevant to clinical speciality ## Documents - [newham bus routes (pdf, 158.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10599415) - [stroke pt jd & ps (pdf, 659.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10599579) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## 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.