Acute Stroke Unit - Team Lead Physiotherapist

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Acute Stroke Unit - Team Lead Physiotherapist

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Team Lead (Band 7) Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke Unit (1-year FTC, maternity leave cover)

Employer: Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Department: Physiotherapy - Acute Stroke Unit

Location: Kingston Hospital

Salary: Band 7

Hours: 37.5 (part time - at least 30 hours/week will be considered)

Duration: Maternity Cover (one-year fixed-term contract)

Main duties

Main Duties

As the Lead Physiotherapist on the Acute Stroke Unit, you would be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy stroke service. There would be an expectation that you will manage this team on a day to day basis, which includes a static Band 6 Physiotherapist, a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist and a part-time Physio Assistant, providing clinical supervision, appraisals and teaching. You will need to carry out performance and absence management as required.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate extensive experience at Band 6 or 7 level of working within stroke and ideally other neurological services. Time spent in an acute environment and a working knowledge of the current National Stroke Guidelines is essential.

If you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive individual who has a passion for acute stroke care, excellent team working and leadership skills then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification

Person Specification Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Member of Special Interest Group (e.g. ACPIN)

Experience

• Extensive stroke experience in acute, NHS setting
• Participation in research, audit or clinical governance
• Experience with neurological patients in acute, NHS setting

Skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and good organisational skills
• Excellent communication, including with complex and sensitive information
• Team Working and leadership skills
• Teaching skills

Knowledge

• Evidence-based knowledge of stroke & neurology
• Wide variety of treatment techniques

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS