Job summary
''Come and join our exciting Neuro Rehabilitation Team!

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to develop your career in neurological rehabilitation? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forward-thinking Neuro Rehabilitation Team.

You'll be part of an exciting integrated inpatient and community rehabilitation pathway, working across our 8-bed Magnolia Lodge inpatient unit and 10 virtual community-based INCS beds. You'll work alongside a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, helping patients achieve meaningful goals, maximise their independence and successfully transition back into their own homes and communities.

We are committed to providing excellent, evidence-based and person-centred neuro rehabilitation, while supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and progress professionally.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about making a real difference to people living with neurological conditions, we would love you to come and be part of our team!''

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner with clinical speciality area.
• To undertake line management responsibility for staff, within the service area to provide a responsive and effective service.
• To actively support the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in the operational management of the area and service developments on a local or service-wide level.
• To provide clinical education and training.
• To have responsibility for specific projects or initiatives contributing to the overall delivery of the service within a clinical speciality area.
• To be responsible for providing information to the Senior Management Team.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted
21 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
per annum, pro rata

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working

Reference number
376-PHN-0327

Job locations
Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Desirable

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
• Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner
• Self motivated
• Able to maintain judgment under pressure
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work
• Time management skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Ability to delegate effectively

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
• IT Skills

Experience
Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad range of areas especially adequate relevant experience in Neurological physiotherapy specialty
• Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking personal development appraissal
• Leadership experience
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health Professional Council
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiiotherapy
• Management/leadership courses
• Relevant M Level post-graduate modules
• Training/experience in specific rehabilitation approach ie Bobath/Motor Relearning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address
Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Aoife Caulfield
aoife.caulfield1@nhs.net

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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).