Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join our Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team The Neuro ESD Team is a Multidisciplinary team providing specialist intensive rehabilitation to clients with Acute Stroke and other Neurological conditions on discharge from hospital or as community admission avoidance. The post holder will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Assistants, working the Southampton and West Hampshire areas. You will receive profession specific and CPD support from Band 7/8 Physiotherapists within the service and will be required to regularly supervise Rehabilitation Assistants and Physiotherapy students. Previous training organised by Solent Neuro Rehab Service has included study days on pilates in Neuro Rehab, Evidenced Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Vestibular Rehabilitation. You should have post graduate experience which should include some specific neurological clinical experience and relevant CPD, as well as evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is also desirable. This is a community post and therefore access to a car for community visits is essential. For further details contact: debbie.beckerleysolent.nhs.uk or samantha.campbellsolent.nhs.uk or emma.fastsolent.nhs.uk Main duties of the job Work as part of multi-professional team within relevant department Work in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, virtual wards, urgent response etc. Manage caseload of clients within the community and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants. Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within a community, inpatient or outpatient setting who have potentially complex presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions. Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the community, inpatient or outpatient setting. To attend weekly team meeting, scheduling work for self and other team members, providing specialist advise to team members and external agencies. Carry out profession specific and general multidisciplinary rehabilitation procedures, many of which will require specialist skills and knowledge. Supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on clinical placement. Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments e.g., active involvement in professional special interest groups and taking responsibility to incorporate into practice. To actively contribute to team developments on a routine basis. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 449-ADS-7055 Job locations Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy, state registered. Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation. Desirable Recognised Clinical Educator for clinical students. Experience Essential Recent NHS experience of treating people with a range of stroke / neurological needs e.g. continence, mobility, balance problems, cognitive deficits, dysphagia. Relevant experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in either a hospital or community setting (some of which has been gained within a UK setting). Working within a multiprofessional team. Desirable Supervision and training of others. Involvement in regional or national clinical bodies e.g. clinical interest groups, conferences etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy, state registered. Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation. Desirable Recognised Clinical Educator for clinical students. Experience Essential Recent NHS experience of treating people with a range of stroke / neurological needs e.g. continence, mobility, balance problems, cognitive deficits, dysphagia. Relevant experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in either a hospital or community setting (some of which has been gained within a UK setting). Working within a multiprofessional team. Desirable Supervision and training of others. Involvement in regional or national clinical bodies e.g. clinical interest groups, conferences etc. 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. 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. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)