# Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-stroke/373d8b66-3bf9-4f5a-8741-ec5b293c453f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-stroke/373d8b66-3bf9-4f5a-8741-ec5b293c453f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 26.25 hours per week (7 day service,) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T10:56:50.287Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8245651 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8245651?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke) - Band 6 - 26.25hrs An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team of specialist physiotherapists within our Integrated Stroke Therapy Team, on part-time basis. The successful candidate will be part of a large, busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service located in the Primary Stroke Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. Experience of neuro rehabilitation and working within an integrated stroke team is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to an ever changing complex environment whilst meeting national stroke guidelines and stroke standards. ### Main duties of the job You will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist complex clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients with complex neurological needs. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills using a variety of media to discuss needs and progress with patients and relatives. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, including those with highly complex needs and will supervise and support the band 5 therapists with caseload management. You will ensure patients are prioritised and managed appropriately and timely discharge plans are made by liaising closely with the wider team and other agencies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. ### 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Stroke and neurological conditions - Knowledge and application of standardised assessments. - Understanding of therapy outcome measures. - Computer literacy. - Knowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice. - Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application. - Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services. - Knowledge of discharge planning processes. - Up to date in professional practice and new research. ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist - Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation - Experience working with individuals with Heath Long Term Conditions - Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and /or students. - Post registration experience in a stroke clinical setting **Desirable** - Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team. - Experience of research or audit. ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards. - Understanding of team dynamics. - Effective written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. - Able to problem-solve. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. - Application of health, safety and risk management policies. - Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision. - Good interpersonal skills. - Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information. - Ability to build effective working relationships. - Positive attitude towards people with disability. - Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team. - Supervisory skills. - Training and facilitation skills. **Desirable** - Presentation skills. ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy - State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. - Evidence of continual professional development. - Membership of CSP **Desirable** - Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to Stroke and Long Term Health Conditions - Clinical Educator’s Course. - Involvement with A.C.P.I.N ### Work Related Circumstances **Essential** - Ability to work alone - Flexible approach to work. - Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure - Ability to move and handle patients ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 545.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10589501) ## 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.