Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist

Transformationunitgm; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon seeks a Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist to join the Neuro-rehabilitation Team. This is an opportunity for experienced Band 5 or established Band 6 physiotherapists to deliver high-quality therapy interventions. Responsibilities include assessing patients, managing a team, and engaging in clinical duties. Candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy, full HCPC registration, and experience in stroke/neuro-rehabilitation settings. Competitive salary of £38,682 per annum and supportive environment provided.

Benefits

Hands-on experience across the acute inpatient neuro pathway

Involvement in complex discharge planning

Full support from the Clinical Therapy Lead and Team Leader

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialized physiotherapy treatments.
• Ability to manage diverse neurological presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist physio-therapeutic assessments of patients.
• Supervise and manage the neurorehabilitation team.
• Participate in clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• Maintain respiratory competencies and provide out-of-hours service.

Skills

Experience in stroke / neuro-rehabilitation setting

Delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Assistants

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Full HCPC Registration

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Job description

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2025 23:59

Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Join Our Neuro-rehabilitation Team at Basildon Hospital!

Are you an experienced Band 5 or an established Band 6 looking to specialise in a dynamic and rewarding clinical area? This is your chance to become part of our well-established Neuro-rehabilitation team, where your expertise will make a real difference.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality therapy interventions and contribute to service development and improvement. In return, we’ll support your growth with opportunities to enhance your leadership skills by deputising for the Team Leader and managing Band 5 staff, assistants, and students.

What we offer:

• Hands-on experience across the acute inpatient neuro pathway and neuro physiotherapy outpatient clinic.
• Involvement in complex discharge planning and close liaison with community services.
• Full support from the Team Leader, Clinical Therapy Lead, and a strong peer network.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about neurorehabilitation and eager to develop both clinically and professionally. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and believe you have the qualities we’re looking for, apply today and help shape the future of neuro care!

Main duties of the job

• Perform specialist physio-therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse neurological 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 neurorehabilitation team.
• 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.

Working for our organisation

Our 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 Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Neuro 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 specification

Qualifications

• Full HCPC Registration
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

• Experience in stroke / neuro-rehabilitation setting
• Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Assistants.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.