Specialist Physiotherapist Specialising Neuromuscular disease

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic & innovative physiotherapy department at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced & highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join Therapy and Rehabilitation services for a fixed term of 11.5 months in the Neuromuscular Critical Care Centre (NMCCC).

The post holder will be an expert in cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy. They will be based on the NMCCC and additionally work in the neuromuscular respiratory MDT clinics. The post holder will be able to set up Non‑Invasive Ventilation (NIV) alongside and as part of the established MDT.

• Provide specialist clinical skills; assessing & treating patients with complex neurological and cardiorespiratory presentations, using advanced manual techniques & clinical reasoning skills to determine impairments & disabilities, & to formulate a diagnosis/hypothesis & prognosis.
• Plan timely, effective discharges, collaborating with the wider MDT.
• Nationwide resource to patients and physiotherapy colleagues in other trusts, on complex neurological disability, advising them as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of current developments in neurological physiotherapy integrating, as appropriate, the available evidence into clinical practice, including national guidelines.
• Take part in the emergency respiratory physiotherapy on call & weekend rotas (emergency & HASU cover). To work as a lone practitioner when on call & often when working the weekend.
• Responsible for the daily management, professional development, clinical supervision & coordination of the NMCCC, the Band 6 and physiotherapy students on NMCCC.
• To be a panel member in staff recruitment as required by the band 8 physiotherapists.
• Accountable for own professional development.
• Effective communication with all staff, patients, families & differing services within the community.
• Sensitive dealing of complaints, avoiding escalation.
• Evidence based audit and research projects to further own & team’s clinical practice relevant to the area.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026.