The Coventry Community Neuro and Stroke Rehab Services (CINSS) are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join their interdisciplinary team due to internal promotion. The role is full‑time.
The closing date is 22 June 2026
Do you have the passion to make a difference to people's lives following a neurological event?
The service is a community based interdisciplinary therapy team that supports the timely discharge of patients from hospital who have ongoing rehabilitation or neuro‑management needs following a neurological condition, including stroke and non‑stroke.
The team works collaboratively with acute services, rehab and community networks and third‑sector services to deliver a patient‑centred, goal‑focused approach to rehabilitation. It is an integral part of the stroke pathway and offers future rotations across the pathway.
This post offers the opportunity to consolidate and develop neurological and wider clinical skills, and to be part of quality improvement projects and service developments, working closely with other Physiotherapists and the wider team.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties
An inclusive team approach and excellent communication skills are essential. The Physiotherapist will work independently and effectively within the Community Stroke and Integrated Neuro Rehab Service to ensure safe and effective management of patients in the community, prioritise workload and support an integrated approach.
This post suits an experienced band 6 Physiotherapist looking to develop further their neuro clinical skills, or a band 5 with wide experience and transferable skills. Experience of working in the NHS and as a Band 5 Physiotherapist is essential.
Car driver/owner and ability to use a car for work are essential.
Job responsibilities
* Be an integral part of the Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service.
* Provide evidence‑based specialist therapy assessments and appropriate intervention to patients referred to the service.
* Follow defined stroke and neurological care pathways and other relevant rehabilitation pathways as directed by line management.
* Liaise closely with members of the interdisciplinary team and wider multidisciplinary team, facilitating effective caseload management.
* Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to manage a neurological caseload.
* Have general knowledge of a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls, understanding the impact of multi‑pathological presentation.
* Utilise a comprehensive range of evidence‑based specialist assessments and treatments in their own home or clinic environment.
* Assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems to support evaluation of effectiveness of the service.
* Assist in the maintenance and development of the service.
Qualifications & Experience
* Post‑graduate experience and sound clinical reasoning.
* Commitment to providing high standards of care.
* Full UK driving licence (international licence not accepted).
* Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist (NHS) and/or experience in neuro rehabilitation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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