Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 26.25
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting part-time opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Stroke Therapy Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing specialist clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment, and advice to patients with complex neurological needs within a busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, supervise junior staff, and ensure timely discharge plans while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist complex clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients with complex neurological needs.
- Utilise excellent communication skills to discuss needs and progress with patients and relatives.
- Manage a clinical caseload, including those with highly complex needs.
- Supervise and support Band 5 therapists with caseload management.
- Ensure patients are prioritised and managed appropriately.
- Liaise closely with the wider team and other agencies to make timely discharge plans.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Membership of CSP
- Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Stroke and neurological conditions
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments.
- Understanding of therapy outcome measures.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.
- Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services.
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes.
- Up to date in professional practice and new research.
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- Experience working with individuals with Heath Long Term Conditions
- Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and /or students.
- Post registration experience in a stroke clinical setting
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards.
- Understanding of team dynamics.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Able to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
- Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Positive attitude towards people with disability.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work alone
- Flexible approach to work.
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Ability to move and handle patients
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to Stroke and Long Term Health Conditions
- Clinical Educator's Course.
- Involvement with A.C.P.I.N
- Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of research or audit.
- Presentation skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke)
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke) - Band 6 - 26.25hrs
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team of specialist physiotherapists within our Integrated Stroke Therapy Team, on part-time basis. The successful candidate will be part of a large, busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service located in the Primary Stroke Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. Experience of neuro rehabilitation and working within an integrated stroke team is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to an ever changing complex environment whilst meeting national stroke guidelines and stroke standards.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist complex clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients with complex neurological needs. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills using a variety of media to discuss needs and progress with patients and relatives.
You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, including those with highly complex needs and will supervise and sup
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