Specialist Physiotherapist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S10 2JFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
9 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist within our integrated stroke pathway who is able to demonstrate specialist skills within stroke care. ...
The successful post holder will work closely with other specialist physiotherapists and wider team members, evaluating and optimising the delivery of therapy in both hospital and community-based settings.
The post holder will demonstrate clinical reasoning and knowledge of the hyper acute and acute stages of stroke care through to rehabilitation, inclusive of a strong awareness of patient flow, a home first principle to discharge assessment and delivering rehabilitation within an inpatient and home environment.
As a regional service experience of co coordinating care across geographical boundaries is desirable alongside a strong MDT method of working to support high quality, integrated care
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Qualifications
Essential: - BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent; - HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
- Post-registration knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the relevant clinical speciality applied for
- Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
Desirable
- Service improvement Project
- Clear demonstration of understanding of NHS admission/referral/rehabilitation pathways for respiratory patients
- Experience in emergency respiratory on call including weekend work (PT only)
Further Training
Essential: - Evidence of continuous personal & professional development; - Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable: - Evidence-Based Practice/Clinical Effectiveness course; - Fieldwork educators Course
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
- A full UK driving license and permissions to drive a manual car
Desirable: - Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Confident Swimmer
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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