Summary
UHCW NHS Trust is seeking a physiotherapist to specialise in Neurosciences. The Neurosciences team supports both our Neurology and Neurosurgical wards, including a 12‑bed Neuro Enhanced Care Unit (NECU) and provides national and international services for specialised neurosurgical conditions.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and/or complex needs, using evidence based practice and client‑centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting.
* The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
* The post holder will ensure development of staff and students through supervision, training and appraisal.
* To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and/or complex needs, using evidence‑based practice with client‑centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
* To provide Respiratory Physiotherapy, including on the on‑call rota and during weekends.
* To support the learning and development of students and staff.
* To participate in 7‑day working patterns as required.
* Be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
* Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment and evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient‑centred goals working within ward/department areas.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes, taking on the role of care co‑ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant.
* Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique, evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes and adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
* Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation and dexterity.
* Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area and participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
* Work in accordance with CSP and HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
* Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
* Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
* Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice and improve service delivery for patients.
* Be responsible for own personal development to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area; maintain a professional evidence‑based portfolio meeting HCPC requirements.
* Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust and for the supervision, training and appraisal of physiotherapists within your area.
Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, able to achieve their potential and receive appropriate and relevant care. Equality, human rights, fairness, respect, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Closing
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026. It will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
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