Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Stroke and Neurological Therapy Team at Good Hope Hospital as a permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist. Based within the acute team, you will work across the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke at the Front Door, and contribute to providing high quality rehabilitation for a diverse range of neurological presentations throughout the hospital. You will join an established, supportive and well-respected multidisciplinary team, with excellent opportunities for development in clinical skills, leadership, education and service improvement.
About You
* HCPC registered
* Experienced in stroke and neurology within the NHS, with the skills required for a senior clinical role
* Passionate about working with people living with neurological conditions
* Able to demonstrate strong time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
* A committed team player with a positive, patient centred approach to care
You will be expected to participate in a seven‑day working rota, alongside supporting the respiratory on‑call service for which ongoing training will be provided.
If you are seeking to develop your career within a dynamic stroke and neurology service, we would love to hear from you. There may also be an additional part‑time temporary post available.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
* Deliver a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients within the stroke and neurological population, using specialist handling skills, evidence‑based practice, and an effective progression of rehabilitation aligned with individual patients’ needs and person‑centred goals.
* Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills in symptoms of neurological injury and apply effective management from presentation through to discharge.
* Work autonomously while contributing collaboratively to the multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload, including patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive presentations.
* Work closely with colleagues from a variety of teams to support the daily running of the service, balancing clinical demands with organisational priorities, and partake in service development and quality improvement.
* Provide support, mentorship, leadership and specialist advice to staff members, students and other professionals, including tailored supervision and teaching as required.
* At times take on delegated managerial responsibilities and deputise for senior team members, including aspects of day‑to‑day operational management.
* Participate in a seven‑day working schedule, extended hours, and the physiotherapy respiratory overnight on‑call service; ongoing training and competency development will be provided as required.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
* Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
* A levels or equivalent qualification.
* Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
* Evidence of CPD including recent post‑graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
Desirable:
* Member of a specialist interest group.
* Attendance at a Clinical Educators course.
Experience
Essential:
* Clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS, with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
* Experience of working on a Physiotherapy On‑call Service.
* Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
* Ability to analyse clinical and non‑clinical complex facts and situations, requiring interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
* Ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
* Ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.
Desirable:
* Some experience within the speciality area.
Additional Criteria
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information.
* Ability to empathise and reassure.
* Ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate.
* Ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding.
* Ability to contribute to the clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
* Desirable: Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.
Employer Information
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Contract and Compensation
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 Yearly
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑Time, Flexible Working
* Job location: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR
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