Specialist Physiotherapist – Whiteabbey.

Specialist Physiotherapist – Adult Rehabilitation

Salary: £18.15 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part-time working available)
Location: Whiteabbey

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) to join an adult rehabilitation service. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic physiotherapy team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation care across a range of clinical settings. The role may be rotational across acute, neurological and community services and will involve integrated multidisciplinary working.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, carrying out highly skilled assessments and delivering specialist treatment programmes aimed at maximising function, independence and quality of life for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a specialist caseload, delivering effective and efficient physiotherapy services
• Undertake comprehensive assessments considering physical, psychological and social factors
• Formulate accurate clinical diagnoses, prognoses and individualised treatment plans
• Deliver specialised rehabilitation programmes using a wide range of treatment approaches
• Work as a lone practitioner when required, while contributing to multidisciplinary teams
• Support safe and timely discharge planning
• Assess mental capacity and obtain informed consent within legal and professional frameworks
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
• Participate in MDT meetings, case conferences and service planning
• Supervise, support and teach junior staff, assistants and students
• Assess, order and review specialist equipment and provide training on safe use
• Contribute to audit, research and service improvement initiatives
• Participate in flexible working arrangements, including out-of-hours services if required

Governance, Leadership and Values

The post holder will actively contribute to clinical governance, risk management and infection prevention and control. You will promote equality, professionalism, continuous improvement and a culture of learning within the team. Adherence to health and safety, data protection, record management and confidentiality standards is essential.

You will be expected to uphold organisational values, demonstrating Compassion, Excellence, Working Together, and Openness & Honesty in all aspects of practice.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the HCPC
• Relevant experience in adult rehabilitation
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to CPD and evidence-based practice

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and learning

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate physiotherapist with a passion for adult rehabilitation, we would welcome your application. Please submit your application outlining how you meet the role requirements