Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6, Specialist Physiotherapist to join the inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Walkergate Park.  This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

Walkergate Park is a Level 1 neurorehabilitation centre, providing specialist, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions from across the North East and North Cumbria. Our service supports patients with a range of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues to optimise functional outcomes.

Key Requirements:

•  Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
•  Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation
• Sound knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and the rehabilitation process
•  Excellent communication and team-working skills

What We Offer:

•  A robust supervision and in-service training structure
• Opportunities for continued professional development in specialist neuro physiotherapy
• A supportive and experienced team environment

If you are passionate about neuro rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of  Neurological conditions.

To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.

To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the
demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.