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Band 7 Fixed Term Contract Neuro Physiotherapist
The closing date is 21 April 2026
A vacancy has arisen within the Therapy Team at St Helier Hospital for an experienced neuro physiotherapist to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. If you have strong experience in neurological rehabilitation with an interest in trauma and are seeking a new challenge, we would welcome your application. You will work closely with a friendly, supportive MDT to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological impairment and injury admitted to St Helier. The role also supports patients in navigating their rehabilitation and discharge pathways.
Main duties of the job
The role co‑leads and develops a high‑quality neuro‑rehabilitation service for adults with neurological impairment or injury at St Helier Hospital. Core responsibilities include:
* Providing specialist neuro‑rehabilitation assessment and intervention for adults admitted with neurological conditions or injury.
* Leading the coordination and delivery of the neuro‑rehabilitation pathway, ensuring timely, safe and effective patient flow.
* Working collaboratively with acute and community partners to support seamless transitions of care and optimise rehabilitation outcomes.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, the hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research and the development, education and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions.
* Experience of managing a wide range of neuro conditions related to trauma.
* Awareness of current issues in the NHS.
* Membership of ACPIN.
Experience
* Broad range of rehab experience including neuro, respiratory and COTE.
* Previous neuro rehab experience at band 6 level.
* Experience managing others in a team.
* Experience of service evaluation.
* NHS experience.
Skills and Abilities
* Teaching ability and willingness to lead staff training.
* Advanced clinical skills including assessment, joint setting of realistic goals and evaluation of interventions.
* Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning.
* Ability to participate in weekend rotas.
* Ability to participate in weekend and on‑call respiratory rotas.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£55,524 to £62,652 a year (Pro‑rated for part‑time incl. HCAS – Outer).
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