Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Completed all core Junior rotations.
- Knowledge
Extensive experience within Neuro and Neuro-Oncology in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent at a Senior Level.
- Knowledge
Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
- Knowledge
Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development.
- Knowledge
Experience of supervising staff.
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Evidence to support performance monitoring of services.
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Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge
Experience of training and developing others
- Qualifications
BSc (hones) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration.
- Qualifications
Member of specific interest group.
- Qualifications
MCSP or equivalent.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of planning rotas and using electronic systems for rotas
- Knowledge
Experience of incident reporting
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Experience of writing policies and standard operating procedures
Job overview
Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed Term Contract 12 months) Neurology/Stroke
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist, to lead our friendly and supportive Neurology team. You will be an organised individual with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will work alongside an experienced part-time Team Lead/Clinical Specialist to deliver high-quality neurological rehabilitation services.
Based on our Neuro ward, which encompasses an acute and rehabilitation stroke unit alongside general neurology inpatient services, you will play a key role in the delivery and development of specialist neurological care. You will also be responsible for the neuro-oncology clinic and will have the opportunity to manage a small outpatient caseload of neurology and/or neuro-oncology patients.
Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of our seven-day service while supporting staff development, service improvement and excellent patient outcomes.
This post would suit an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist with established stroke and neurology competencies who is ready to progress into a leadership role, or an existing Band 7 looking for a new challenge.
We are committed to supporting continuing professional development and will work with you to further develop your leadership, clinical and service development skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within neurology and neuro-oncology, including inpatients, outpatients and potentially the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the Physiotherapeutic clinical care of all patients within Neuro and Neuro-Oncology. Responsible for the management of the team. Responsible for service delivery and development in relevant areas. To provide specialist treatment and assessment of patients admitted to relevant areas. Primarily a clinical position but time is allocated for managerial responsibilities. Work flexibly to provide 7 day a week cover.
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 Team Lead Physiotherapist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term mat leave cover until 16/11/2027). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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