Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7) in Bungay

Location: Ditchingham, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a person-centred therapy service to adults with physical deficits following an acquired brain injury or from a cerebrovascular accident. We are seeking a dynamic therapist to join our team of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology and Nurses at All Hallows, Suffolk. All Hallows is part of the Caretech Group, a leading provider of specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation services. This role is open to Band 7 candidates.

All Hallows Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre supports men and women with complex healthcare needs having experienced a brain injury, stroke or other neurological event. The services provided at All Hallows comprise: Active / Complex Rehabilitation, High Dependency & Specialist Nursing Care, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Community Rehabilitation.

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid HCPC registration
• Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Competent IT skills
• Leadership skills with experience supervising junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field

The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation
• Membership of professional body (e.g. CSP)

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 records 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.

Benefits of working for CareTech:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Free Onsite parking
• Refer a Friend Scheme* (T&C’s 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.