Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Neurology team. This is a fixed term, part-time position based within Neuro Outpatients, offering an excellent opportunity to develop and apply specialist skills within a supportive and progressive service.
As part of this role, you will provide high-quality assessment and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions, including both upper and lower motor neurone disorders. The post also offers the opportunity to lead neurological hydrotherapy and aqua gym sessions, contributing to innovative rehabilitation pathways and patient-centred care.
We offer flexibility around working hours and contract length, and welcome informal conversations from those considering applying. Due to the nature of this fixed-term role, weekend working and on-call commitments are not required, unless this is something the successful candidate would be interested in pursuing.
We are looking for someone who:
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Demonstrates advanced clinical skills within neurological rehabilitation
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Is confident working autonomously within an outpatient environment
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Brings a positive, proactive approach to service delivery
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Values collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team
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Is committed to ongoing professional development and high standards of care
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service by assessing and treating patients with complex presentations.
- Supervise and mentor newly qualified physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, and students while contributing to the education of multidisciplinary team (MDT) staff.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and actively participate in departmental activities.
- Take part in the weekend and on-call service as required.
- Weekend working commitments will be determined based on service demands and rotational requirements
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Implement relevant standards, policies, and best practices in patient care.
- Independently assess and manage complex respiratory patients using clinical reasoning.
- Develop and deliver personalised physiotherapy treatment plans.
- Maintain professional and legal accountability, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Stay updated with clinical advancements, contributing to service development.
- Participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend service.
Management & Leadership:
- Effectively manage a dynamic caseload and respond to urgent referrals.
- Supervise, support, and mentor junior staff, assistants, and students.
- Contribute to service improvements and policy development.
- Ensure safe use of physiotherapy equipment and report any defects
For more information please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Implement relevant standards, policies, and best practices in patient care.
- Independently assess and manage complex respiratory patients using clinical reasoning.
- Develop and deliver personalised physiotherapy treatment plans.
- Maintain professional and legal accountability, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Stay updated with clinical advancements, contributing to service development.
- Participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend service.
Management & Leadership:
- Effectively manage a dynamic caseload and respond to urgent referrals.
- Supervise, support, and mentor junior staff, assistants, and students.
- Contribute to service improvements and policy development.
- Ensure safe use of physiotherapy equipment and report any defects
For more information please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physio Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Clinical educators training
- Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area.
- Evidence of some managerial training.
Experience
Essential
- Training and supervision to support all physio staff and students
- Multidisciplinary working
- Completion of Band 5 rotations
- Neuro Rotation at Band 5 or 6 within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience at a Band 6 level in the NHS
- Service development/ audit experience
- Experience of research
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work under pressure with a variable caseload
- Basic management skils
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and a team player
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Supervisory and appraisal skills
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physio Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Clinical educators training
- Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area.
- Evidence of some managerial training.
Experience
Essential
- Training and supervision to support all physio staff and students
- Multidisciplinary working
- Completion of Band 5 rotations
- Neuro Rotation at Band 5 or 6 within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience at a Band 6 level in the NHS
- Service development/ audit experience
- Experience of research
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work under pressure with a variable caseload
- Basic management skils
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and a team player
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Supervisory and appraisal skills
- Teaching skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
