Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Regional Wessex Neurosciences Centre at University Hospital Southampton. This is working primarily in neurosurgery & neurology services, however, is part of the wider neurosciences team, with close links to the hyper acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal service. This allows staff to gain a wider experience and knowledge across neurosciences according to the service needs, with the possibility of working in the other clinical areas in future.



We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Physiotherapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS neurosciences team and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences.



You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

Please note:

As a Physiotherapist you may be included in the acute respiratory out of hours rota.



This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.



University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.



Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.



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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.



At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.



We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic B6 Physiotherapist who wishes to progress their career to specialise in neurosciences. In this post you will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGH's.



We are looking for a forward-thinking Physiotherapist who is passionate about high quality patient centred care within the field of neurosciences. You will need excellent communication skills & the ability to work flexibly to accommodate the ever-changing nature of an acute & complex environment. You will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting & supervising B3-5 therapy staff & students.



Please ensure you read the attached and Person Specification and fulfil all the criteria.



We are looking for the following skills and experience needed for this specific clinical area:



Post-graduate clinical experience working with patients with neurological conditions and ability to carry out neurological assessments



An understanding of working in the NHS and acute hospital setting, with the ability to assess and treat patients in the acute phase of their condition



Robust post-graduate B5, or B6, PT experience, as this post involves supervision and mentoring of B5 staff.



This post is suitable for a B5 PT looking to advance to B6, or a B6 who wishes to progress their neuroscience skills. We have an extensive induction programme, an established area specific in-service training programme as well as a robust PT neuro-specific training with a focus on developing & sharing best practice across the Wessex region. There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.



All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7-day period, including Bank Holidays and weekends, on a rota basis.

Please note:

Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person (NO virtual alternatives will be offered) as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews.

Please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the interview.



We do not accept CV applications.



We are happy to answer any questions you may have



If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk