Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7)

Location Ditchingham, Suffolk Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

The Role

You will:

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• To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.
  
• To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.
  
• To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.
  
• To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.
  
• To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.
  
• To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.
  
• To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.
  

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Job Purpose

The role as a Senior Physiotherapist will support men and women with complex healthcareneeds, to manager caseloads of clients with brain injury, provide directphysiotherapy interventions and to demonstrate clinical aspects, as well asadvise on issues related to physiotherapy such as manual handling, falls managementand respiratory care.

KeyResponsibilities & Accountabilities

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• To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.
  
• To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.
  
• To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.
  
• To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.
  
• To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.
  
• To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.
  
• To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.
  

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• To Communicate effectively, timely in a calm and considered way.
  
• Working collaboratively with colleagues.
  
• Be a visible presence within the Company.
  

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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.