Advanced Physiotherapist Neurosciences

The closing date is 19 March 2026

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 B7 Physiotherapist to join our excellent Regional Neurosciences Centre in a Spinal role at University Hospital Southampton. This is a 9‑month fixed term opportunity primarily based across the 22 beds in the Wessex Spinal Unit and supporting the wider therapy service across the Wessex Neurosciences Centre and the Stroke pathway.

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic physiotherapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS spinal team and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. The role will also require teaching postgraduate/undergraduate students as well as providing specialist advice to onward care providers.

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. Physiotherapy staff may be part of the acute on‑call respiratory 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.

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, enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in the neuro‑spinal service, for a 9‑month fixed term.

This post offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be completing highly specialised assessments, goal‑directed treatments, and multi‑therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high quality patient‑centred care within the neuro‑spinal service, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to accommodate the ever‑changing nature of both acute and rehabilitation environments.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

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• Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within acute care
  
• Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi‑professional team
  
• Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development
  
• Confident educator of staff and peer professionals
  

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.

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge:

Essential: Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, ideally within spinal and neurosciences wards. Proven senior experience in completing comprehensive and complex spinal and neurological assessments. Previous experience within a variety of acute areas e.g., Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Respiratory. Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in this clinical area on your application form. Specialist personal development within acute neurosciences to support enhanced skills and decision making.

Desirable: Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students. Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students. Demonstrable leadership skills.

Please note:

Interviews will be face to face only, on Tues 24th Feb.

As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing.

As this is a secondment opportunity, please discuss your application with your therapy manager before applying.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions they may have.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email .

We look forward to hearing from you.

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• Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study
  
• Current HCPC registration
  
• Significant relevant clinical experience or the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice
  
• Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
  
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
  
• Previous experience on‑call, where relevant to clinical area
  
• Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
• Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
  
• Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
  
• Attendance at post‑graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
  
• Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
  
• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
  
• Leadership qualification, or experience
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.