Job summary Band 6Physiotherapist - Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team -Full time We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist to join Hillingdon Community Adult Rehabilitation Service in the Stroke Early Supported Discharge and neuro team. We are looking for a highly motivated team worker with excellent communication skills. The Stroke ESD team works with adults who have suffered an acute stroke, and is comprised of occupational therapist, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists,stroke consultant, clinical neuro-psychologist and rehabilitation support workers. We have a strong focus on multi-disciplinary working and therapists work with clients in their homes.You will have direct responsibility for the management of rehabilitation support workers. There is a possibility of rotation with The Hillingdon Hospital Stroke Unit. There is good support for personal development and opportunities to develop the service in line with best practice. There is access to in-service training programmes, which the successful applicant would be encouraged to attend and take an active role in.This post would be suitable for a band 6 who has both stroke/neurology and community experience, although applicants with suitable experience at band 5 level will be considered.The successful applicant must be able to travel throughout Hillingdon and have access to a car to carry out home visits in the community. Main duties of the job To provide specialised neuro physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in community referred via Hillingdon stroke early supported discharge pathway without direct supervision. About us There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-G-HC-1458 Job locations Beaufort House Cricket Field Road Uxbridge UB8 1QG Job description Job responsibilities - To povide specialised physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in community referred via Hillingdon stroke early supported discharge pathway without direct supervision. To work in a variety of community locations including patients homes, nursing homes, and residential homes and provide intensive rehabilitation To educate and advise patients, their families and carers in order to facilitate self-management of their condition and optimise their rehabilitation potential and quality of life. To independently manage a defined caseload of complex cases contributing to the provision of a rehabilitation service To support in the development of new initiatives within Central and North West London NHS Trust and London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care. To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively with other members of the team and recognising the skills and expertise of others. To deputise for the band 7 stroke ESD clinicians for smooth running of stroke ESD team. To undertake seven day working To be proactive in personal professional development. To provide support and supervision to Band 5 physiotherapist, rehabilitation support workers, therapy technicians and delegated under graduate physiotherapy students, including monthly supervision and annual appraisal. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Service and the Organisation Job description Job responsibilities - To povide specialised physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in community referred via Hillingdon stroke early supported discharge pathway without direct supervision. To work in a variety of community locations including patients homes, nursing homes, and residential homes and provide intensive rehabilitation To educate and advise patients, their families and carers in order to facilitate self-management of their condition and optimise their rehabilitation potential and quality of life. To independently manage a defined caseload of complex cases contributing to the provision of a rehabilitation service To support in the development of new initiatives within Central and North West London NHS Trust and London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care. To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively with other members of the team and recognising the skills and expertise of others. To deputise for the band 7 stroke ESD clinicians for smooth running of stroke ESD team. To undertake seven day working To be proactive in personal professional development. To provide support and supervision to Band 5 physiotherapist, rehabilitation support workers, therapy technicians and delegated under graduate physiotherapy students, including monthly supervision and annual appraisal. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Service and the Organisation Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registration with HCPC Post-registration course in Neurology or experience working with stroke/neurological clients Desirable Post Graduate Degree Post Registration Course in Neurology Post Registration Course Goal setting Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group Previous Experience Essential Neurological acute or neuro Rehab Community Working Experience of working with students Experience of teaching juniors and assistants Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development Excellent written and verbal communication Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and databases Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects Able to demonstrate good understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in a rehab setting as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Demonstrates insight into the problems of disability and its effects Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Willingness and ability to learn new skills Physical fitness to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload appropriately Friendly, approachable and able to demonstrate empathy Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registration with HCPC Post-registration course in Neurology or experience working with stroke/neurological clients Desirable Post Graduate Degree Post Registration Course in Neurology Post Registration Course Goal setting Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group Previous Experience Essential Neurological acute or neuro Rehab Community Working Experience of working with students Experience of teaching juniors and assistants Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development Excellent written and verbal communication Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and databases Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects Able to demonstrate good understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in a rehab setting as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Demonstrates insight into the problems of disability and its effects Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Willingness and ability to learn new skills Physical fitness to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload appropriately Friendly, approachable and able to demonstrate empathy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Beaufort House Cricket Field Road Uxbridge UB8 1QG Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)