Specialist Physiotherapist Neuro-Rehabilitation
Closing date: 17 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time permanent Physiotherapist with an interest in neuro‑rehabilitation. We are looking to recruit a B6 Specialist Physiotherapist for our Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Trafford General Hospital.
You will be part of a dynamic, well‑established multidisciplinary team, working alongside a Clinical Lead, experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Assistants. Our team is committed to delivering a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring high‑quality outcomes in line with national guidelines.
This Band 6 role offers the chance to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the education of students and junior staff, while continuing your own professional development.
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation of neuro‑rehab patients at Trafford General Hospital.
* Supervise and support junior and unregistered staff, ensuring high standards of care.
* Act as a clinical mentor for undergraduate physiotherapy students.
* Lead and participate in service development projects, including audits and quality improvement programmes.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required are outlined in the attached Job Description & Person Specification. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality neuro‑rehabilitation services, maintaining clinical governance, and contributing to multidisciplinary care plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Recognised BSC Honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
* State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training including attendance at specialist courses
* Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Completion of relevant neuro‑specific courses
Experience / Knowledge
* Previous postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post
* Specialist knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment technique
* Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures (e.g. Manual Handling, Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity)
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
* Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi‑disciplinary team working
* Experience of supervision of students and assistants
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in‑service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
* Understanding of clinical effectiveness and its implications for services including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence‑based practice
* Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding practices relevant to the clinical area
* Previous Physiotherapy NHS experience
* To have completed a clinical educators course
* Previous experience in a post at this level
* Evidence of participation in research
* Working knowledge of neuro‑specific local and national policies and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across its workforce, ensuring representation of the communities served. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
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