Specialised Neuroscience Physiotherapist- Spasticity & Neurodisability

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialised Neuroscience Physiotherapist– Spasticity & Neurodisability

The closing date is 02 November 2025.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 physiotherapist to work within the Spasticity Management & Neurodisability Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join the team. The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Physiotherapist as well as the wider spasticity MDT Team.

This position offers the opportunity to further advance your skills in the assessment and management of patients with spasticity whilst working within a range of MDT and physiotherapy specific clinics. Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential. Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work with the team on current research and audit projects. There is no on-call or weekend work commitment with this role.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katrina Buchanan Consultant Physiotherapist on or or email

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the physiotherapy team working within a specialist neurological hospital, providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for patients with acute, chronic and progressive neuro-disability. The post holder is responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service within the Neurodisability and Spasticity Management Services and reports directly to the Consultant in Physiotherapy. They work collaboratively within integrated multidisciplinary teams to offer a comprehensive patient centred service.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

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• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
  

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training

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• Degree/or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  
• Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
  
• Active member of a neurosciences interest group
  
• Student supervision or teaching skills course
  
• Experience of working in the NHS
  
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  

Experience

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• 5 years post-graduate work experience at appointment
  
• 2 years specific neurological experience
  
• Broad range of experience at junior level including ITU, medical, surgical, neurology, musculoskeletal and elderly care
  
• Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency and on-call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status on ITU and the wards.
  
• Evidence of having supervised undergraduate physiotherapy students and/or evidence of having supervised qualified physiotherapists being responsible for undertaking IPR and their professional development.
  
• Experience of teaching a wide range of groups (for example physiotherapy colleagues, students, physiotherapy assistants, other MDT members).
  
• Evidence of participation in audit.
  
• Evidence of active participation in and organisation of inservice training programmes.
  

Skills and Knowledge

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• Autonomous practitioner who is able to work unsupervised at a specialist level.
  
• Ability to supervise staff whom will be directly accountable to the post-holder.
  
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the role and nature of team working.
  
• Evidence of up to date Continued Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, any courses attended and clinical experience gained
  
• Evidence of initiative.
  
• Demonstrate good time management skills
  
• A positive approach to the treatment of acute, chronic and progressive disability
  
• Evidence of effective presentation and training skills.
  
• Commitment to teaching at a pre and postgraduate level.
  

Other Requirements

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• The physical capabilities to manage patients with acute and long term neurological disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Therapy and Rehabilitation Services/UCLH

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6876-A

Job locations

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Therapy and Rehabilitation Services/UCLH