Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurology)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA2 7HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Cumbria Physiotherapy Service as a highly specialist Physiotherapist leading our stroke and Neuro...
Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions
Lead and support the neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy team. Develop and monitor high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services. Work closely within the in-patient multidisciplinary team (MDT). Collaborate with the Stroke Rehabilitation Team at West Cumberland Hospital, and with Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams. Support efficient patient flow and rehabilitation across neuro pathway
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Leadership or management certificate or equivalent
- Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent
Desirable: - Master's degree or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting.
- Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above
- Multi-disciplinary team working.
- Supervision and appraisal of staff.
- Supervision and education of staff and students.
- Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures.
- Lead on Quality improvement project
- Management and or leadership experience.
- Current CPD portfolio.
- Clinical governance and implications for the service
- Health, safety and risk awareness.
- Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation
- CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work independently, setting priorities.
- Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills.
- Well-developed problem solving skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs.
- Planning and decision making skills
- Willing to develop practice based on current evidence.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative.
- Team player.
- Willing to work flexibly.
- Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required
Desirable: - Creative and innovative thinker.; - Member of special interest group.; - Full clean driving licence
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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