Job summary
**The proposed start date for this post is 1st April 2026**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or to join ourIntegrated Stroke Therapy Team. 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 a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated individual to provide clinical leadership, enhance clinical activity and maintain delivery of high quality patient care across the Stroke service.
You will have extensive experience in inpatient stroke therapy provision, demonstrate leadership qualities and show a passion for the continued excellence in evidence-based stroke care. You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, flexibility and enjoy both teaching and learning.
You should be able to work autonomously, making high level decisions in regards to people management, service provision and patient care. The individual will be a resource for disseminating clinical specialist knowledge to the wider team and support professional development to the workforce.
The service provides cover 7 days a week from 8-4pm. There is an expectation that the team will be rostered to cover weekends and bank holidays.
We have a strong commitment to support all staff members with CPD opportunities. We offer regular supervision and annual appraisal with a regular in-service training programme.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting Operational Pathway Lead for specialist area with managerial activities
- To work collaboratively within the specialist multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within given specialist area
- To work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote an efficient, effective service for all patients and carers.
- To bring a therapeutic dimension to the multi-disciplinary team. Focused therapeutic interventions for symptoms and difficulties associated with presenting condition; being guided by current and up to date NICE guidelines.
- To have a role in the responsibility for the management of patients care pathway through the Service
- To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, where you will implement and evaluate treatment plans, and coordinate interventions with the MDT.
- As a registered Allied Health Care Professional you will assist in the organisation, development, promotion and delivery of the Service
- To liaise with health, education and social services, working in partnership with primary and secondary carer, social prescribers and other external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service, and facilitate effective discharge from the Service
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Division of duties between managerial and clinical activities, supporting the Operational Pathway Lead and Team Lead in managing the Service facilitating efficiency, effective and safe activity.
- Support Operational Pathway Lead and Team Lead with service management activities: appraisal and supervision of B6 staff, approving annual leave, reporting on sickness using SF Trust electronic systems
- Promote a holistic, supportive and patient centred service that facilitates an intervention approach to promote change, acceptance and promotes self-management aiming to optimises functional improvement
- Work with the Team: supporting patient care pathway, and sharing knowledge related to specialist area.
- Work with patients, carers and families, and other statutory health related services
- Work autonomously and within the MDT team delivering individualised treatment interventions and management programmes
- Be flexible in the approach to delivering treatment and advice, have skills to deliver a variety of treatment interventions
- Have advanced communication skills that would include motivational and emotional support skills
- To have expert knowledge and understanding within your specialist area.
- Manage a patient through the entirety of their care episode assessment, symptom management, support and discharge.
- Where appropriate to work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care services, third sector services and social prescribing, education and social services, to ensure the delivery of a seamless and high-quality service.
- Have a broad skill set with advanced skills in your specialist area.
- Be an advocate for the patient, which may involve supporting with work adjustments, benefit claims, education, through reports or MDT meetings.
- Knowledge of where to sign-post patients for support, e.g. local or national support groups
- To be responsible for a caseload and work without direct supervision, and provide peer support for members of the MDT
- To be the named lead for a specialist area of the service and devise and implement appropriate clinical guidelines and patient pathways associated with this area.
- To ensure patient care and planned interventions are supported by available evidence base and experiential knowledge, and are in accordance with Code of Professional conduct.
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 Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Division of duties between managerial and clinical activities, supporting the Operational Pathway Lead and Team Lead in managing the Service facilitating efficiency, effective and safe activity.
- Support Operational Pathway Lead and Team Lead with service management activities: appraisal and supervision of B6 staff, approving annual leave, reporting on sickness using SF Trust electronic systems
- Promote a holistic, supportive and patient centred service that facilitates an intervention approach to promote change, acceptance and promotes self-management aiming to optimises functional improvement
- Work with the Team: supporting patient care pathway, and sharing knowledge related to specialist area.
- Work with patients, carers and families, and other statutory health related services
- Work autonomously and within the MDT team delivering individualised treatment interventions and management programmes
- Be flexible in the approach to delivering treatment and advice, have skills to deliver a variety of treatment interventions
- Have advanced communication skills that would include motivational and emotional support skills
- To have expert knowledge and understanding within your specialist area.
- Manage a patient through the entirety of their care episode assessment, symptom management, support and discharge.
- Where appropriate to work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care services, third sector services and social prescribing, education and social services, to ensure the delivery of a seamless and high-quality service.
- Have a broad skill set with advanced skills in your specialist area.
- Be an advocate for the patient, which may involve supporting with work adjustments, benefit claims, education, through reports or MDT meetings.
- Knowledge of where to sign-post patients for support, e.g. local or national support groups
- To be responsible for a caseload and work without direct supervision, and provide peer support for members of the MDT
- To be the named lead for a specialist area of the service and devise and implement appropriate clinical guidelines and patient pathways associated with this area.
- To ensure patient care and planned interventions are supported by available evidence base and experiential knowledge, and are in accordance with Code of Professional conduct.
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 Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. 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
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience as a Band 6 with specialist knowledge of Stroke
- oWide experience of condition presentations
- oExperience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- oKnowledge of recent NHS developments in relation to Stroke and their impact on service
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Clinical Audit
- oExperience of research and/or project management/service development
- oExperience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff.
- Experience of managing change in a service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oUp to date in Professional Practice and new research, learning and development
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for Services including experience of Quality issues and Audit.
- oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's Policies
- oEffective communication with patients and staff
Desirable
- oEvidence of participation in Research/ Audit
- oGood motivational skills of self and others
- oCompetent IT skills
Work-related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work independently
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience as a Band 6 with specialist knowledge of Stroke
- oWide experience of condition presentations
- oExperience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- oKnowledge of recent NHS developments in relation to Stroke and their impact on service
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Clinical Audit
- oExperience of research and/or project management/service development
- oExperience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff.
- Experience of managing change in a service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oUp to date in Professional Practice and new research, learning and development
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for Services including experience of Quality issues and Audit.
- oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's Policies
- oEffective communication with patients and staff
Desirable
- oEvidence of participation in Research/ Audit
- oGood motivational skills of self and others
- oCompetent IT skills
Work-related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work independently
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.
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.
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).
