Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7)

Senior Physiotherapist
Location: Ditchingham, Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

The CareTech Group is a leading provider of specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation services. Established in 1993, it supports 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. The group is committed to the highest standards of care and governance, and provides innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives, such as finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a person-centered therapy service to adults with physical deficits following an acquired brain injury or from a cerebrovascular accident. The role is within All Hallows Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, part of CareTech Group, and is open to Band 7 candidates.

All Hallows supports men and women with complex healthcare needs who have experienced a brain injury, stroke or other neurological event. Services include Active/Complex Rehabilitation, High Dependency & Specialist Nursing Care, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Community Rehabilitation.

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid HCPC registration
• Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Leadership skills with experience supervising junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in rotational post, or desire to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and develop clinical skills in this field
• Desire to develop knowledge and skills in brain injury rehabilitation
• Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CSP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and, with the multi-professional Therapy Team, assess needs and develop goal-focused physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans
• Provide direct physiotherapy intervention and advise on related issues (manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care, etc.)
• Promote patient choice to optimise independence and physical activity
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff
• Share knowledge and expertise with staff through formal and informal training
• Maintain a safe working environment, confidentiality, and up-to-date records in line with professional and company standards
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to plan and deliver therapy and facilitate smooth discharge

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Refer a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Regular supervisions
• Developmental opportunities
• Research opportunities & support
• Internal/external training on new initiatives

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the DBS.