Senior Specialist Physiotherapist – Neurorehabilitation
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2221 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Brainkind is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2221 Physiotherapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior Specialist Physiotherapist – Neurorehabilitation
Location: York
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 22.5 hours a week (3 days)
Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 full-time equivalent (about £29,632 – £33,909 for 22.5 hours)
About Brainkind
Brainkind is a UK charity that helps people with brain injuries rebuild their lives. We support people whose injuries came from accidents, illness, substance misuse and other causes. Our teams help them relearn lost skills and reach their own goals.
Our staff care about their work and look out for each other. You’ll join a close, supportive team.
What you’ll do
- Lead and support the physiotherapy team day to day
- Manage your own caseload of patients with neurological conditions
- Assess patients, plan their therapy and track their progress
- Oversee each patient’s care from referral to discharge
- Chair team meetings and review meetings
- Make sure the team’s work and records meet professional and Brainkind standards
- Lead on clinical safety and risk management
- Take part in audits and help improve the service
- Keep track of the team’s training
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience treating patients with moderate to advanced neurological conditions
- Respiratory competency
- Experience managing staff, including appraisals, recruitment and disciplinary matters
- Experience with audit, research and outcome measures
- Ongoing professional development
- Seating and postural care experience
What you’ll get
- 38 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year
Good to know
We review applications and interview as they come in, so apply soon.
All successful candidates need 3 years of checkable references and a DBS/PVG check.
Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Click Apply Now to join our team.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Middle half £34,684–50,024
- Median £41,548
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