Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Min of 18 months post graduate experience
- Experience
Relevant additional specialist post grad training / study and in depth experience in rehab
- Experience
Management and organisation of own and others caseload
- Experience
Awareness of skills and knowledge of the MDT
- Qualifications & Training
Degree in Physiotherapy
- Qualifications & Training
Registration with HCPC
- Qualifications & Training
CSP registration
- Qualifications & Training
Evidence of relevant CPD in neuro specialism
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of current best practice in physio / rehab
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Awareness of complex recovery process and deficits following neurological events
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of rehab process and role of physio
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Understanding of current NHS / Trust initiatives and issues
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge and application of professional code of conduct and ethics
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of NHS working in inpatient sessions
- Experience
Experience within service development / audit
- Experience
Participation within research
- Qualifications & Training
Completion of rehab studies or similar qualification
- Qualifications & Training
Clinical Educator
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Physiotherapist to join our specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation team on Broadfield Ward.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist with experience in neurology, rehabilitation or complex inpatient care who is looking to further develop specialist clinical skills within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs.
- Use advanced clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary goal setting, rehabilitation planning and outcome measurement.
- Participate in family meetings and complex discharge planning.
- Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students.
- Contribute to audit, service development and quality improvement projects.
- Deliver teaching and training across the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in the physiotherapy and wider rehabilitation service development agenda.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further detailed information on the role content, main responsibilities and person specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.
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 Specialist Physiotherapist with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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