Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 391-NMUH- 8081221
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Middlesex Hospital
- Town
- Edmonton
- Salary
- £63,665 - £70,887 per annum Inclusive of Outer London Weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist: Acute Stroke Unit and Neurology
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to cover the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Acute Stroke Unit/Neuro Outliers team at North Middlesex Hospital. This post is for a 9month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave.
This opportunity would be suitable for any Specialist Neuro Band 7 Physiotherapists or existing Band 8a Neuro therapists interested in the role.
The North Middlesex Hospital is part of the wider group Royal Free London and has an Acute Stroke Unit (ASU). The team also cover Stroke and Neuro outliers across the hospital.
The successful post holder would work together with the Clinical Lead ASU/Neuro OT in managing the ASU and Stroke team, by providing both clinical specialist input and operational input into the running of the team. As an 8a, the post holder would also be expected to deputise for the Head of Physiotherapy when necessary.
Main duties of the job
To manage the Multi-professional therapy and Physiotherapy input to the Acute Stroke Unit Service, Neuro-Outlier service, NMUH and alongside the NMUH Physiotherapy Manager for inpatients engage in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary research, audit and policy.
You will perform the role of Clinical Lead for Neurorehabilitation Trust wide and within the ASU. Your specialist patient population will be Medical Brian Injury (MBI) and neuro-outliers .
To perform expert physiotherapy assessment and design management programmes for patients presenting with highly complex acute and chronic neurological and neuromuscular disease, performing the role to the highest degree of autonomy.
To provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy colleagues across the NCL sector regarding neuro-rehabilitative management as well as influencing national theory and practice through your involvement in research and other postgraduate work.
To initiate specialist practice, for example, outpatient clinics / spasticity management clinics, or work normally performed by medical personnel once appropriate protocols or training has been agreed.
To educate and train Senior and Junior grade physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Assistants, students and other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapy management of acute stroke patients.
Working for our organisation
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To manage the Multi-professional therapy and Physiotherapy input to the Acute Stroke Unit Service and Neuro-Outlier service at NMUH and alongside the NMUH Physiotherapy Manager for inpatients engage in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary research, audit and policy. You will also be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within NMUH and across the Trust.
To engage in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the acute stroke/ neurology service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy/multidisciplinary research, audit and policy.
To be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within ASU and the wider NMUH Trust.
To perform expert physiotherapy assessment and design management programmes for patients presenting with highly complex acute and chronic neurological and neuromuscular disease, performing the role to the highest degree of autonomy.
To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapy management of neurological and neuromuscular disease, providing advice to consultant physicians, patients, carers, all grades of physiotherapists, other health care professionals, general practitioners, and social services.
To provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy colleagues across the NCL sector regarding neuro-rehabilitative management as well as influencing national theory and practice through your involvement in research and other postgraduate work.
To initiate specialist practice, for example, outpatient clinics / spasticity management clinics, or interventions normally performed by medical personnel once appropriate protocols or training has been agreed.
To educate and train Senior and Junior grade physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Assistants, undergraduate and adaptation students, other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapy management of acute stroke patients.
As part of your extended role, you will be a non-medical prescriber for the Neuro rehabilitation service of the North Middlesex University Hospital. As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Acute Stroke and Neurology services, you will use advanced assessment skills, knowledge and complex decision-making processes to manage patients presenting with neuropathic pain and spasticity management.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- • Registration with the Health Professions Council
- • Undertaking higher degree relevant to the area of practice.
Desirable criteria
- • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- • Member of relevant Clinical Interest Group.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 7 level in Neurology including extensive Junior and band 6 rotations
- Evidence of dedicated clinical practice and professional development in the area of stroke care / neurology.
- Extensive experience of organising, writing and delivering in-service training programmes.
- Extensive experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews.
- Experience of clinical governance initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Experience across a range of NHS sectors e.g. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Community Services
- Experience of being involved in research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across external organisations
- Skilled in leading, motivating and influencing a team of physiotherapists across grades as well as Consultants, service managers and the wider MDT
- Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations which may include clinical or organizational issues
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills for complex neurology patients
- Able to assimilate and analyse complex information
- Highly skills ability and competency in using arrange of therapeutic skills including, but not limited to various manual handling techniques, exercise therapy, respiratory therapy and equipment (IPPB, cough assist), splinting and personal hygiene
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Compassionate and Caring nature
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work efficiently under pressure
Others
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work on any site as service requirements dictate.
- Dedication to staff development and the promotion and progression of the Physiotherapy profession
- Dedicated to holistic patient management.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kanak Roberts
- Job title
- Head of Therapy Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02088872354
- Additional information
Please note, only applicants with relevant clinical experience will be considered for shortlisting
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