Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurological Therapy Outpatients)

The Physiotherapy team is highly regarded within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 8a physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team as a 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. The band 8a physiotherapist will be jointly responsible for the physiotherapy outpatient service alongside the other 8a OP physiotherapist. You will lead a team of physiotherapists assessing and treating patients with a variety of neurological presentations and vestibular dysfunction. You will give expert physiotherapy advice in the Outpatient MDT clinics including ataxia and facial rehabilitation. The team triages referrals from consultants at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery., There will be opportunities to further develop skills in the assessment and management of patients with neurological presentation and vestibular dysfunction. You must have substantial postgraduate experience of treating patients with a wide variety of neurological and vestibular dysfunction. Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential. Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work on projects within your peer group.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.