Specialist Physiotherapist NSIC
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NHS Professionals Limited Specialist Physiotherapist NSIC
The closing date is 15 December 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the National Spinal Injuries Centre Team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with spinal cord injuries and complex needs, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialist clinical and interdisciplinary team. You will provide advice, guidance and information to healthcare professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals, while contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services and wider organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for applying advanced clinical reasoning to interpret complex clinical and non-clinical information and support accurate diagnosis across a range of conditions associated with spinal cord injury. You will use evidence-based knowledge to formulate detailed problem lists, establish appropriate treatment goals and select relevant outcome measures. You will apply a highly developed range of therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies, adapting these according to individual clinical findings and responses. You will also undertake advanced, comprehensive and, where appropriate, standardised assessments for patients with complex and diverse presentations, seeking specialist guidance where required.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£22.99 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-91154
Job locations
National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Mandeville Road,
AYLESBURY,
Buckinghamshire,
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To determine the most appropriate location for delivering physiotherapy input, considering individual circumstances and service requirements across ward, clinic, department and community settings. You will adapt the location and organisation of your work according to changing patient needs and operational priorities.
- To maintain comprehensive, accurate and evaluative records of patient care, ensuring all documentation complies with relevant professional, legal, departmental and Trust requirements. You will ensure information is recorded clearly and is accessible to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To coordinate patient-related activities involving other disciplines, patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals, including collaborative goal-setting and group activities. You will help facilitate effective coordination between those involved in supporting individual patients.
- To contribute to the safe and effective management of the physiotherapy caseload by identifying situations requiring senior input and recognising the boundaries of your professional competence. You will seek appropriate advice when circumstances fall outside your experience or level of responsibility.
- To delegate appropriate tasks to physiotherapy support staff, providing suitable direction and ensuring delegated activities are undertaken within agreed responsibilities. You will contribute to the effective organisation of team resources and support the smooth delivery of departmental activities.
- To comply with departmental and organisational policies, procedures and professional standards, contributing where appropriate to their review and development. You will support effective service administration through appropriate use of IT systems, participation in departmental duties and responsible management of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To determine the most appropriate location for delivering physiotherapy input, considering individual circumstances and service requirements across ward, clinic, department and community settings. You will adapt the location and organisation of your work according to changing patient needs and operational priorities.
- To maintain comprehensive, accurate and evaluative records of patient care, ensuring all documentation complies with relevant professional, legal, departmental and Trust requirements. You will ensure information is recorded clearly and is accessible to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To coordinate patient-related activities involving other disciplines, patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals, including collaborative goal-setting and group activities. You will help facilitate effective coordination between those involved in supporting individual patients.
- To contribute to the safe and effective management of the physiotherapy caseload by identifying situations requiring senior input and recognising the boundaries of your professional competence. You will seek appropriate advice when circumstances fall outside your experience or level of responsibility.
- To delegate appropriate tasks to physiotherapy support staff, providing suitable direction and ensuring delegated activities are undertaken within agreed responsibilities. You will contribute to the effective organisation of team resources and support the smooth delivery of departmental activities.
- To comply with departmental and organisational policies, procedures and professional standards, contributing where appropriate to their review and development. You will support effective service administration through appropriate use of IT systems, participation in departmental duties and responsible management of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
- Physiotherapy degree or diploma.
- Minimum 2 years relevant post-registration experience.
- Experience working with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, with a full driving licence and car for work purposes.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
- Physiotherapy degree or diploma.
- Minimum 2 years relevant post-registration experience.
- Experience working with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, with a full driving licence and car for work purposes.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Mandeville Road,
AYLESBURY,
Buckinghamshire,
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Mandeville Road,
AYLESBURY,
Buckinghamshire,
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Saifta Ajmeri
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£22.99 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-91154
Job locations
National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Mandeville Road,
AYLESBURY,
Buckinghamshire,
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
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