Specialist Physiotherapist, Stroke

Specialist Physiotherapist, Stroke

The closing date is 18 August 2026

Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Stroke Unit, supporting patients across both Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding specialist area, caring for patients with a wide range of complex neurological presentations. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, including tonal management, early rehabilitation, respiratory physiotherapy, and the management of patients with high levels of acuity.

As part of a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team, you will be encouraged to expand your expertise, contribute to service development initiatives, and play an active role in improving patient outcomes. There are also opportunities to further develop your leadership and teaching skills through the supervision and training of staff, students, and colleagues.

Our team is passionate about delivering excellent patient care while also looking after each other. We foster a positive and supportive working culture where wellbeing matters, achievements are celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence based practice and client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting.
• The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
• The post holder will ensure development of staff and students through supervision, training, and appraisal.
• To provide Respiratory Physiotherapy, including on the on-call rota and at weekends
• To support the learning and development of students and staff
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Apply through our website

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B6-8202523
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
• Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient centered goals working within ward / department areas.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
• Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying, and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
• Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
• Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
• Contribute to the Trust and Group clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, Health & Safety.
• Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc / MSc Physiotherapy and evidence of post graduate training in relevant specialist area
• HCPC registered
• Clinical education training or willingness to complete within one year

Desirable

• Formal post grad training relevant to area
• First line management course
• Membership of Professional body
• Membership of Clinical Interest Group

Experience
Essential

• Current (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific / specified area or relevant associated area.
• To have significant respiratory Physiotherapy experience, including managing and treating patients who are acutely unwell.
• Current or recent experience of participation in respiratory on call rota, including supporting patients with tracheostomies.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• MDT Working.
• Experience of service improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff / students
• Experience of integrated working
• Experience of change management
• Broad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting
• Post preceptorship experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within specialty.
• Specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting.
• Knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application.
• Effective planning, evaluation, and co-ordination of treatment.
• Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development.

Skills
Essential

• Effectively create patient centred SMART goals
• Effective legible written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Specialist clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Problem solving or solution-based approach to challenges.
• Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
• Presentation and training skills.
• Supervisory/appraisal skills.
• Audit skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead, Richard Lee, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com