An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist to join the team at Walkergate Park.
This part-time (0.4 WTE) role is based on Ward 2, a 16-bed neuropsychiatry assessment and treatment unit delivering specialist multidisciplinary inpatient care for individuals with complex neuropsychiatric conditions.
Ward 2 is a regional service for patients with Huntington’s Disease, many admitted for comprehensive MDT assessment as their condition progresses. The service also supports patients with acquired brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological disorders, and movement disorders requiring neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex neuropsychiatric presentations
Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and complex disability management
Key Requirements
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Experience in neurological physiotherapy
Knowledge of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions
Understanding of cognitive, behavioural, and perceptual impacts
Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
What we offer
Structured supervision and training
Professional development opportunities
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management for patients with complex neuropsychiatric presentations. In collaboration with the wider MDT, responsibilities include specialist moving and handling assessments, wheelchair and seating assessments, 24-hour postural management, and falls prevention and management for individuals with complex needs.
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9 th July 2026
Closing date : 19 th July 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
