Static Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

EXCITING NEW POST

We are delighted to introduce a new static Physiotherapist opportunity within the Vale Community Resource Service (VCRS), supporting individuals with specialist neurorehabilitation needs in their own homes. Based in the Vale of Glamorgan, this role offers a rewarding opportunity within a beautiful coastal setting and a supportive team environment.

This post strengthens community neuro services and enhances patient-centred care closer to home. The role involves providing physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients with neurological conditions such as stroke (CVA), Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other complex presentations. Working predominantly in patients’ homes, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

A key element of the role is developing neurorehabilitation expertise while supporting the wider team. You will help build confidence across VCRS in managing neurological patients through knowledge sharing, informal teaching, and contributing to workforce development.

Comprehensive training and development opportunities are available, including structured learning and support to develop advanced clinical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physiotherapist to grow clinically, contribute to service development, and make a meaningful difference within the community.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Community Neurological Physiotherapist role will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients within their own homes across the Vale of Glamorgan, delivering high-quality, patient-centred neurorehabilitation. The post holder will also support the in-reach service, ensuring timely specialist input to facilitate safe discharges and continuity of care from acute settings into the community across the Vale.

The role requires excellent communication skills and advanced rehabilitation expertise to manage patients with complex neurological conditions. The post holder will provide specialist neurological input across the Vale of Glamorgan within VCRS, including supporting the wider team through in-service training, clinical supervision, and guidance on complex cases.

In addition to clinical duties, the role will contribute to the education and development of students and staff, as well as supporting ongoing service improvement initiatives and the continued development of the neurological pathway within VCRS across the Vale. The post holder will work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with integrated Local Authority colleagues across the Vale of Glamorgan to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients.

Person Specification

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Essential

• Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy.
• H.C.P.C. Registration
• Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
• Significant post registration experience in the specialist area.
• Previous clinical experience relevant to post. Broad experience across physiotherapy
• Experience as working as part of an MDT Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives NHS Experience
• Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist clinical area.
• Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with healthcare professional and the public, and the ability to alter communication styles.
• Adaptive/ flexible team player
• Effective organisational skills.
• Proactive and show initiative.
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession, and the ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information.
• Competent using Microsoft or similar packages and confident with digital technology platforms/apps
• Personal responsibility for learning and development.
• Evidence of involvement in audit and research.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
• Evidence of relevant C.P.D
• Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the clinical area.
• Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management.
• Professional confidence, resiliance, enthusiasm and the ability to demonstrate empathy.
• Friendly and approachable, reliable and the ability to cope under pressure.
• Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)

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Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of teaching other disciplines
• Presentation Skills
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role

Closing Date: 25 October 2026