Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke (Band 6-7 Development) Annex 21

Job summary
Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology - (Band 6-7 Development) Annex 21
Newham University Hospital
1 WTE / 37.5hrs per week (Permanent)
Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology - Band 6-7 Development Role (Annex 21)
Band: 7
Base: Newham University Hospital (NUH)

Are you a skilled and dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at Newham University Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust.

The Role:
An exciting and innovative opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist (PT) to join the Stroke and Neurosciences Therapy Team has come up under the Annex 21 Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. The role is offered as a 12-month accelerated training and education opportunity to become a Band 7. With successful completion of the competency framework resulting in a permanent position as a Band 7 PT within the Stroke and Neurosciences Team at Newham Hospital.

As per Annex 21, during the 12 months of training, your starting salary represents 75% of the maximum of Band 7. You will remain on 75% pay of the maximum of Band 7 until successful completion of your competencies when you will be moved to 100% of the minimum Band 7 pay.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based techniques and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to enhance patients' mobility, coordination, strength, and overall function.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses, to provide holistic care.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols, and research initiatives.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,991 a year
per annum inc (Annex 21)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-8282601NUH
Job locations
Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Band 7 Annex 21 for 12 months and once competencies met moved to regular Band 7

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Leadership training
• Post graduate formal qualification relevant to clinical speciality

Experience
Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience supervising and appraising staff and students.
• Experience of audit/research
• Experience of on-call duties

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in neurology
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
• Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and code of ethics

Desirable

• Fieldwork educators training
• Involvement in relevant professional special interest group

Skills
Essential

• Ability to complete a neuro physical assessment
• Ability to make treatment plans for neuro patients
• Ability to participate in complex discharge planning
• Ability to complete accurate and legible notes
• Ability to prioritise, plan and pace own caseload and support other staff to do this
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to lead and motivate the team
• Understanding and application of risk management
• Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training.

Other
Essential

• Ability to work as a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Versatile and flexible
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of having completed service improvement initiatives
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to deal empathetically with emotionally distressed patients/carers
• Able to complete rostered on call and weekend duties

Desirable

• Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences
• Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).