Specialist Physiotherapist

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

7/18/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and dynamic Physiotherapist with skills in the fields of respiratory and Neurology. The neurosurgery team is a large Multidisciplinary team incorporating acute neurosurgical and ENT/ Max fax surgery wards, general and neurosurgical critical care and delivers innovative and evidence based therapy to a wide range of complex neurological presentations.

We are looking for applicants who would like the opportunity to develop caseload management skills including complex cases within the field of respiratory and neurology including critical care, ENT/ max fax and acute neurology. The successful candidate would have supervision from the neurosurgical Clinical Specialist physiotherapist and the opportunity to work with other senior specialist clinicians.

There will be the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the range of interventions required to provide assessment and rehabilitation for patients within the Neurology Division.

This a permanent post. There may be opportunities for a secondment if required.

This post provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to the development of the Physiotherapy Service within this area and be involved in ongoing service development for the whole team.

This Post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within a well-established and developing service.

Candidates Will Need To Demonstrate

• Extensive experience as a qualified therapist.
• Post graduate experience; sufficient to acquire core competencies in Physiotherapy practice in Neurology and respiratory conditions.
• The knowledge and skills to manage a complex Neurological caseload.
• Effective Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
• Experience of emergency on call.
  
  

The successful candidate will receive support, supervision and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development, working in an environment that facilitates team working and collaborative working.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Therapy Services provides a number of services over 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays and evenings). Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to these rosters as part of their contracted hours.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Leighton Job title: Clinical Service manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0114 2712471