Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Neuro Medical/Respiratory Inpatients
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, UB1 3HW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9337-26-0139 |
Summary
Working Relationships & Communication Communicate complex, sensitive, and sometimes distressing information to patients and families, including prognosis, rehabilitation potential, and treatment complexity. Use advanced communication strategies with patients who have cognitive, communication, or physical barriers (e.g., tracheostomy, intubation, dysphasia, reduced consciousness). Work collaboratively within the MDT to support safe,timelydischarge planning and coordinated care. Provide written documentation including discharge summaries, therapy reports, care plans, and MDT contributions in line with CSP and Trust standards. Deliver teaching and training to MDT colleagues, students, and physiotherapy staff. Communicate performance feedback and support PDPs for junior staff. Clinical Responsibilities Undertake highlyspecialist assessment and treatment of patients with acute and complex neurological and medical presentations, including: Stroke, neuromuscular disorders, rapidly deteriorating neurology Critical illness, complex respiratory compromise, highdependency needs Multi-pathology, frailty, complex discharge needs Interpret andanalyseadvanced diagnostics including CT/MRI imaging and complex medical information. Formulateindividualisedtreatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning. Identifyand respond promptly to acutely deteriorating patients, escalating appropriately. Deliver specialist interventions such as neuromuscular facilitation, complex respiratory care, positioning, casting/splinting, earlymobilisationand rehabilitation. Support seamless transitions across acute, community, and outpatient services. Prioritiseand manage own and team caseloads based on clinical need. Maintainhigh standardsof clinical governance, safety, and risk management. Leadership & Management Responsibilities Linemanageandsupervisejunior physiotherapists, assistants, and students. Support recruitment,inductionand workforce planning. Support management of service cover, annual/study leave, and sickness. Manage conflict sensitively within teams and follow Trust HR processes as needed. Deputisefor senior leads asrequired. Ensure safe and effective use of therapy equipment, includingassessing forand ordering specialist items. Service Development & Improvement Lead and contribute to audits, quality improvement projects,researchand evaluation of service outcomes. Deliver and contribute to inservice training across neuro, medical and critical care pathways. Participate in Trust and regional networks to support evidence-based practice and guideline development. Contribute to strategic planning and operational development of neuro-medical physiotherapy services. Handling Difficult Situations Provide empathetic support for patients and families experiencing distress,uncertaintyor deterioration. Communicatedifficult or unwelcome information in a professional and compassionate manner. Work in emotionally demanding environments, including critical care and deteriorating patients. Physical Demands & Working Environment Frequent moderate to intense physical effort for patient mobility,positioningand manual therapy. Exposure to bodily fluids and challenging clinical environments. Work flexibly across areas, including rapid transitions during emergencies. Occasional lone working in community or offward areas with remote senior support.