Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to work as part of our community neurological rehabilitation service based at Colchester General Hospital and working within the surrounding North East Essex community. This fixed term post is to cover maternity leave with an end date of 30th April 2026. We are an established and respected multi-disciplinary outpatient and community team providing long-term management for people with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neuron disease and traumatic brain injury. We also provide the vestibular rehabilitation service. Due to the community working nature of the role (working in clinics in Harwich and Clacton and home visits) a car owner and driver is essential. Main duties of the job You will be working alongside other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, a Neuro Nurse Specialist and Rehabilitation Assistants to lead and develop services. Experience in the management of all neurological conditions is required and specialist skills and knowledge in working with people with MND and Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Cortico-basal Syndrome (CBS) is desired. We work closely with other agencies including the voluntary sector to provide person centred care. You will be an excellent communicator with proven knowledge, leadership skills, and experience of working with people with neurological conditions and their families. We are looking for someone with the passion to promote and develop the service. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR234-25 Job locations Colchester/North East Essex Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential oProven post registration experience oProven Band 7 level experience of working in neurological out-patient and community settings oEvidence of continued professional development oSpecialist knowledge and experience of assessment and management of MND and PD oA basic awareness of vestibular & balance dysfunction and assessment, with ambition to increase these knowledge & skills Desirable oExperience of research oRobust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy oHCPC Registration oWorking at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD oPost registration training in neurological physiotherapy Desirable oRecognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc , Non-medical prescribing oMembership of Special Interest Group e.g.: ACPIN, ACPIVR Skills Essential oAble to work independently and in a team oCar owner and driver Desirable oCompetent IT skills oProven clinical leadership ability oConfidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups Person Specification Experience Essential oProven post registration experience oProven Band 7 level experience of working in neurological out-patient and community settings oEvidence of continued professional development oSpecialist knowledge and experience of assessment and management of MND and PD oA basic awareness of vestibular & balance dysfunction and assessment, with ambition to increase these knowledge & skills Desirable oExperience of research oRobust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy oHCPC Registration oWorking at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD oPost registration training in neurological physiotherapy Desirable oRecognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc , Non-medical prescribing oMembership of Special Interest Group e.g.: ACPIN, ACPIVR Skills Essential oAble to work independently and in a team oCar owner and driver Desirable oCompetent IT skills oProven clinical leadership ability oConfidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester/North East Essex Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester/North East Essex Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester/North East Essex, CO4 5JL Colchester, United Kingdom