Job Description

Band 6

Main area

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Job ref

343-SDH&C-7671898

Site

Epsom General Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

40,617 - 48,778 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

04/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

Surrey Downs H&C

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic team.



This role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 physiotherapist ready to progress, provided you have some stroke and neuro experience, whether through previous rotations or clinical placements.



We have an established band 6 Neuro rotation which offers experience in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; Acute Stroke Unit; Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation; Early Supported Discharge Team and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust

To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner

To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff.

To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit

To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required

To liaise effectively with other disciplines


Competence in rehabilitation is required, with time spent in stroke and neurorehabilitation desirable.



We offer frequent supervision; regular development reviews and access to band-relevant support groups to ensure you feel supported and continue to develop professionally. Opportunity will be provided to develop leadership skills within a supportive environment.

Please note: A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this role due to community-based visits.

Working for our organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.



Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:


The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.



It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.



In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person specification

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Knowledge

Essential criteria

Broad range of experience in the similar role Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD and the use of evidence-based practice. Knowledge and experience of management of elderly patients, including those with falls, dementia and/or delirium

Desirable criteria

Experience in supervising junior staff members and students Work across the Neuro pathway - acute, inpatient rehab or community Comprehensive knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices, procedures, and associated Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues and responsibilities #

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Member of relevant special interest group #

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective prioritisation and management of workload independently Adaptable and flexible, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team Proficient in essential IT functions, including the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desirable criteria

Teaching and presentation skills Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills Ability to cope in potentially stressful and distressing situations, maintaining clinical judgement under pressure #

Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria

Strong interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality Physically capable of performing required clinical duties in line with the Trust Manual Handling Guidelines Holds a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with EMIS, SystmOne, etc. Flexible to meet service demand Maintains a professional and presentable appearance

Your application

: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

References

: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We

do notaccept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.

Closing date

: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

DBS

: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.