Senior Physiotherapist - Neurology
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are very excited to offer a temporary post in our neuro team for a Senior Physiotherapist speciality Neurology as part of the neuro rehabilitation ...
- To communicate effectively with staff, patients, relatives and carers and other agencies regarding care and treatment in order to co-ordinate care and to ensure effective and appropriate planning and delivery of treatment.
- To be line-managed by an AHP Team Leader.
- To maintain good working relationships with all other staff involved in patient care.
- To establish a rapport with patients in order to gain their compliance with treatment programmes.
- To communicate effectively with patients and adapt approach where there maybe barriers to understanding e.g. deaf, confusion.
- To be a caring, responsible member of the AHP service and to take a full part in the life of the department.
- The post holder is managed by AHP Team Leader , but has the freedom to act, regarding patient care, guided by protocols and guidelines for conduct. The results/ outcomes of treatment / performance are assessed at agreed intervals through the supervision / appraisal process.
- To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies; use developed clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate experience as a qualified Physiotherapist
- Previous care experience
- Core rotations in a range of areas:
- Respiratory (including HDU/ICU)
- Orthopaedics
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Neurological Rehabilitation
Desirable: - Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy or similar; - Significant experience as a staff grade Physiotherapist
Knowledge and Skills
Essential: - Basic computer skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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