Job summary
OCE is a specialised neurorehabilitation and disability management Centre which has a long held reputation for clinical excellence in this field. The physiotherapy team at OCE work within the MDT to provide a high standard of neurorehabilitation to both inpatients and outpatients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Inpatient Physiotherapy team on a substantive basis. We offer a very supportive and innovative environment, enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills in Neuro-rehabilitation. You will be working alongside an experienced team with skills in all areas of neuro rehab including Spasticity management, 24hours postural management, hydrotherapy, FND, FES, Upper Limb rehab and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

The service is undergoing exciting transformation, seeking to work collaboratively, whilst striving for evidenced based practice and increasing intensity of therapy intervention through new initiatives. There will be an opportunity to not only develop your clinical skills, both technical and critical thinking, but also those in leadership and service improvement.

We support applications for study leave and funding for individuals to complete CPD activities such as attending annual neuro-related conferences, appropriate courses and training programmes.

You are strongly encouraged to discuss the post with the Team Lead Physio before applying.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) Multidisciplinary Team to ensure the provision of a high quality therapy service to individuals requiring neurological rehabilitation.
• To deliver specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation to a complex clinical caseload of patients who present with neurological impairments, supporting other clinical and non-clinical staff in the delivery of agreed plans. Your clinical caseload will predominantly sit in the inpatient service but you may be expected to contribute to other services within the OCE as required, such as Spasticity or Outpatient Physiotherapy clinics and group settings.
• To maintain clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.
• To contribute to induction processes; clinical and professional supervision; appraisal; and teaching within the physiotherapy team and broader MDT.
• To act as a clinical educator for pre-registration physiotherapy students.
• To work within the OCE multidisciplinary team and liaise with relevant professionals in the acute and community sectors.
• To contribute to service development projects, audit and research within the OCE.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 321-MRC-OCE-8309191-B7

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree
• Current registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Attendance at post-registration courses to show structured and progressive development in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
• At least 6 years post graduate experience, of which 4 years experience in neuro rehabilitation / neuro specific physio roles
• Neurological skills to include splinting, casting, orthotics, hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, spasticity management, posture management.
• Relevant neurological rehabilitation experience in different clinical settings.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous neuro rehab experience at Band 7 level in the NHS.
• Experience of working with patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.
• To have an appropriate knowledge of neurorehabilitation principles and practice

Employer contact details
Neuro Rehab Physio Team Lead Flora Juckes Flora.Juckes@ouh.nhs.uk 07748848164

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.