Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Walkergate Park. 

Walkergate Park is a Level 1 specialist neurorehabilitation centre, providing specialist, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions from across the North East and North Cumbria. Our service supports patients with a range of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues to optimise functional outcomes.

Key Requirements:

•  Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
•  Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and the rehabilitation process
• Effective communication and team-working skills

What We Offer:

•  A robust supervision and in-service training structure
• Opportunities for continued professional development in neuro physiotherapy
• A supportive and experienced team environment

If you are passionate about neuro rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of neurological conditions.

To manage and provide on-going assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.

To contribute to physiotherapy student education.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To provide clinical supervision to Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support Assistants as delegated by the Clinical Lead.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the
demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.