Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (FTC) in Sheffield

At STEPS Rehabilitation, our mission is to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential following catastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting‑edge rehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence‑based therapies, led by an exceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards of recovery and life quality. We build strong partnerships with clients, their families and external professionals from the outset, ensuring rehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication and support are seamless from day one.

As a nationally recognised, multi‑award‑winning residential centre for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK and beyond. Our work sets benchmarks in clinical excellence, innovation and research in neurorehabilitation. We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. We engage everyone as much as they wish in this process.

Main duties of the job:

• Assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients.
• Involve clients and carers in the development and delivery and accurate recording of goals within the rehabilitation plan.
• Accurate recording and monitoring of outcome measures.
• Play an active part in client review meetings, including completing reports to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Be involved as a key worker for nominated clients.
• Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other STEPS team members.
• Act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.
• Be compliant with clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.
• Be involved in clinical audits as and when directed.
• Contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
• In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.
• Undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes – Essential:

• Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client rehabilitation and care.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and excellent listening skills.
• Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working.
• Always demonstrate the STEPS core values through all elements of your role.
• Demonstrate awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and towards colleagues.

Qualifications – Essential:

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of postgraduate courses / qualifications within a related speciality.
• Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision.

Qualifications – Desirable:

• Membership of CSP and relevant special interest groups.
• Key trainer / train the trainer qualification.
• Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course.
• Clinical Educators Course.

Experience – Essential:

• Experience of working in different areas of rehabilitation to include at least two of the following specialities: Complex trauma rehabilitation, spinal injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation.
• IT experience including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints and untoward incidents.
• Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
• Supervising and supporting junior staff members.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of writing medical reports.

Experience – Desirable:

• Specialist rehabilitation experience in functional neurological disorders and other uncommon neurological presentations.
• Experience in delivering aquatic therapy.
• Experience in vestibular assessment.
• Experience in respiratory rehabilitation.
• Experience in tracheostomy care and weaning.
• Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training.
• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team within an acute or specialist rehabilitation setting.
• Experience of working in a private medical setting.
• Experience of writing medico‑legal reports.
• Experience of audit functions.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details: STEPS Rehabilitation, Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck House, Sheffield, S7 2QA. Website: https://www.stepsrehabilitation.co.uk/