Barts Health NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Physiotherapy in Stroke and Neurology

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology

Newham University Hospital

1 WTE / 37.5hrs per week (Permanent)

Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurology team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the multidisciplinary team, working with patients who have suffered strokes and neurological conditions. Your expertise will contribute to their rehabilitation journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

o Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.

o Develop tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based techniques and therapeutic interventions.

o Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to enhance patients' mobility, coordination, strength, and overall function.

o Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses, to provide holistic care.

o Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

o Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.

o Contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols, and research initiatives.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7142068NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

o BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, or equivalent qualification.

o Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

o Extensive experience in Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge.

o Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage with patients and their families.

o Commitment to professional development and keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

o Experience in mentoring and supporting junior staff is advantageous.

Why Join Us:

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and continuous learning. With access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, you'll have the tools you need to provide exceptional care.

To find out more or discuss the role further please e-mail Asif Patel, Team Lead asif.patel5@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

o BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, or equivalent qualification.

o Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

o Extensive experience in Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge.

o Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage with patients and their families.

o Commitment to professional development and keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

o Experience in mentoring and supporting junior staff is advantageous.

Why Join Us:

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and continuous learning. With access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, you'll have the tools you need to provide exceptional care.

To find out more or discuss the role further please e-mail Asif Patel, Team Lead asif.patel5@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead PT/OT in Stroke and Neurosciences

Asif Patel

asif.patel5@nhs.net

02070555758

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7142068NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL


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