Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist

NHS

  • Basildon, Essex
  • £38,682 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 wishing to specialise in this dynamic clinical area, to join a well-established Acute Stroke team at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital.You will work with the wider MDT to provide high-quality therapy intervention, working towards service improvement and development. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by deputising for the team leader and providing day-to-day management of Band 5, assistant staff, and students. You will have:
  • Opportunities to gain experience across all aspects of the acute inpatient stroke pathway.
  • Experience of complex discharge planning and liaison with community services
  • Full support from the Team Leader, Clinical Therapy Lead and peer
You will work as a member of the stroke rehabilitation team, working within that specialist MDT.If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!Main duties of the job
  • Perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse stroke presentations to provide a therapeutic diagnosis and develop and deliver a specialised individual treatment programme.
  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Participate in CPD and other departmental activities.
  • Supervise staff in the Acute Stroke Unit Setting at a lower grade and students (own discipline).
  • To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including managing patients in your care and working without direct supervision.
  • Maintain respiratory competencies to facilitate participation in out of hours service as required
  • To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence.
  • Good time management, good organisational skills, a flexible approach, effective interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability are required.
  • Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams practice within the department.
  • Work within Trust Guidelines and CSP Guidelines.
  • To participate in the evening, weekend and statutory holiday on-call duties.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our TrustDetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)ContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number390-CSS-BA-9821Job locationsBasildonNethermayne, , Essex,BasildonSS16 5NLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
  • Basic bobath course
RegistrationEssential
  • HCPC
Desirable
  • CSP
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in stroke / neuro setting
  • Supervising / mentoring experience
  • NHS acute experience
Desirable
  • Service improvement experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
  • Basic bobath course
RegistrationEssential
  • HCPC
Desirable
  • CSP
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in stroke / neuro setting
  • Supervising / mentoring experience
  • NHS acute experience
Desirable
  • Service improvement experience

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