Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke Rehabilitation

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 10 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist on a fixed term/secondment basis covering maternity leave until February 2027. The post holder will work within a dynamic stroke interdisciplinary Early Supported Discharge team in central Norfolk.

We are seeking a motivated and flexible Physiotherapist who enjoys working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be well supported by our experienced and highly skilled team of therapists and nurses.

• Provide high quality specialist rehabilitation to patients following a stroke in their own home/communities to allow patients to achieve their optimal level of independence and maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Work collaboratively across the Central Norfolk Integrated Stroke Service to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services across the acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation and early supported discharge teams.
• Work autonomously, carrying out the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke, who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs.
• Supervise and support junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and data collection within Central Norfolk Integrated Stroke Services.

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Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

• Work as an autonomous practitioner to manage a significant specialist clinical caseload using neurological skills.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, and make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measures to provide most effective treatment.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and the patient experience first.
• Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements.
• Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.
• Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.
• Participate in the development of physiotherapists, support staff within clinical speciality through training, competencies and supervision.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching.
• There is a requirement to part of the weekend working rota.
• It is essential that you hold a full UK driving license. Regular driving across Central Norfolk will be required.
• The team provides regular peer support and learning opportunities.

• BSc /Diploma in Physiotherapy (3yr) or MSc Physiotherapy (2
  
  Yr)
• Current HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educators Course
• Evidence of attendance at specialist stroke or neurological courses
• Evidence of post registration education

• Experience working with stroke/ neurology patients
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of developing clinical staff
• Experience of participating in research and audit projects
• On call or weekend experience.

• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritise workload organising and delegating effectively.
• Evidence of own development through PDP
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff/untrained staff.
• Knowledge of current developments in stroke/ neurological care e.g. national guidelines for stroke, relevant standards and outcome measures.
• Provides high standards of care.
• Good observational and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/ service needs.
• Ability to participate in research and/ or audit within the service.
• Use of IT and Computer skills.
• Evidence of attendance at specialist stroke or neurological courses.
• Member of specialist interest group.

• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy through effective communication.
• The ability to deal with distressing and emotionally difficult situations.
• The ability to deliver difficult messages in a considered and sensitive manner.
• Experience of using alternative communication strategies for patients with stroke/ neurological disorder.

• Experience of delivering training to both own and other disciplines.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff/untrained staff.
• Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

• Knee, bend and stoop, and work in cramped…