Specialist Physiotherapist and stroke ESD coordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting 9-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Hillingdon Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. The role involves highly specialist physiotherapy practice, coordinating the ESD pathway, managing a complex clinical caseload, and supervising staff. The team provides specialist stroke rehabilitation to people in their homes across Hillingdon. Applications are welcome from established Band 7 or experienced Band 6 physiotherapists ready to progress.
Essential criteria
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD
- Member of specialist interest group
Desirable criteria
- MSc , management course or equivalent level of study
- Previous Experience
- Specialist stroke experience
- Awareness of NSF long term conditions and NICE guidelines
- Experience of teaching, supervision and mentoring of students of physiotherapy and other AHP's
- Experience of spasticity and orthotics management
- Experience of splinting and specialised seating
- Experience of audit/policy/research
- Experience of performance management and appraisal.
- Strong concept of case management role
- Specialist community experience
- Experience of FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Skills and Knowledge
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills encompassing a wide range of different complex conditions including stroke.
- Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology.
- Ability to critically appraise information/ journal articles
- Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet.
- Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload pressure
- Time management skills
- Presentation skills and the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others (patients and staff).
- Knowledge of developments within NHS community rehabilitation and physiotherapy profession
- Knowledge of equipment provision, wheelchair provision and special seating needs.
- Other
- Able to use car for work and carry equipment
- Able to read map or use own navigation device
- Current driving licence and access to car for community visits
- Education and Qualifications
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD
- Member of specialist interest group
- MSc , management course or equivalent level of study
- Previous Experience
- Specialist stroke experience
- Awareness of NSF long term conditions and NICE guidelines
- Experience of teaching, supervision and mentoring of students of physiotherapy and other AHP's
- Experience of spasticity and orthotics management
- Experience of splinting and specialised seating
- Experience of audit/policy/research
- Experience of performance management and appraisal.
- Strong concept of case management role
- Specialist community experience
- Experience of FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Skills and Knowledge
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills encompassing a wide range of different complex conditions including stroke.
- Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology.
- Ability to critically appraise information/ journal articles
- Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet.
- Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload pressure
- Time management skills
- Presentation skills and the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others (patients and staff).
- Knowledge of developments within NHS community rehabilitation and physiotherapy profession
- Knowledge of equipment provision, wheelchair provision and special seating needs.
- Other
- Able to use car for work and carry equipment
- Able to read map or use own navigation device
- Current driving licence and access to car for community visits
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist and stroke ESD coordinator
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join the Hillingdon Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team on a 9 month fixed-term or secondment basis.
The Hillingdon Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team is a supportive and established multidisciplinary service. The team provides specialist stroke rehabilitation to people within their own homes across the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The successful applicant will combine highly specialist physiotherapy practice with responsibility for supporting the day-to-day coordination of the ESD pathway. This includes managing a complex clinical caseload, coordinating referrals and transfers of care, supporting multidisciplinary caseload management, supervising staff and contributing to audit, service development and quality improvement.
We welcome applications from established Band 7 physiotherapists with stroke rehabilitation experience and experienced Band 6 physiotherapists who meet the essential requirements and are ready to progress into their first Band 7 role. The successful applicant will receive a structured induction, regular supervision and a development programme tailored to their previous experience and learning needs.App
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