Lead Physiotherapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash Health Plan

Refer a Friend up to £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead a neurorehabilitation service in a new state-of-the-art facility in the UK. You will guide operational delivery across inpatient and outpatient settings, using advanced clinical reasoning for complex neurological cases and developing SMART goals with patients and the team.

You will shape a seven-day care model, participate in service development, and ensure high standards of professional practice.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in neurorehabilitation settings.
• Experience with tracheostomy/airway management and high-level chest physiotherapy.
• Ability to train clinical staff in neurorehabilitation and respiratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physiotherapy team in developing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on a day-to-day basis.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex neurological cases.
• Develop treatment plans with SMART goals in collaboration with patients and MDT.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness using outcome measures.
• Oversee staff development, supervision and training to maintain competencies.
• Communicate with residents, families, MDT, commissioners and external agencies.
• Influence service development with the therapy and service managers.
• Maintain CPD and professional development aligned with service needs.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect human rights.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Chest physiotherapy

Clinical training

Supervision

Empathy & motivation

Job description

Job Overview

You’ll join at a time of significant investment across our neurorehabilitation division, with the opportunity to shape not only the physiotherapy service and wider therapy team, but the future direction of the centre itself. A key part of this investment is the development of a brand-new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation gym, incorporating advanced rehabilitation technology, robotics and innovative treatment approaches. The new facility will feature a full suite of specialist equipment, including the Luna EMG Premium and ExoMotus M4, enabling therapists to deliver intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation and maximise outcomes for the people we support. You’ll have the opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping this exciting new facility and ensuring it supports the delivery of exceptional neurological rehabilitation. As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Physiotherapy team in developing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on an operational day to day basis. This includes both an inpatient and outpatient service.
• Use highly developed clinical reasoning and an evidenced based approach in the advanced assessment and treatment of individuals with a variety of complex neurological presentations.
• Determine a clinical diagnosis and develop a treatment plan with holistic SMART goals alongside the patient and team.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of outcomes measures.
• Ensure high standards of professionalism and clinical care through day-to-day management, supervision, training and staff development to ensure staff are working within their competencies.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrate professional and effective communication with residents, families, MDT (and wider team at Hunters Moor), commissioners and external agencies.
• Work collaboratively with the therapy manager, MDT and service manager to influence development and ensure an excellent quality of care is provided.
• Maintain CPD and development in line with the needs of the service.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Requirements

We're looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist who sees opportunity where others see challenge someone who is motivated by the chance to influence change, embed clinical excellence, and help create a rehabilitation service recognised for outstanding patient outcomes.

• Significant experience working within a neurorehabilitation setting
• Proven experience working with tracheostomy or altered airway patients and delivering high-level chest physiotherapy including complex airway clearance and respiratory management.
• An ability to provide in depth training to the clinical team about neurorehabilitation / respiratory techniques / conditions.
• Demonstrate consistent ability to be empathetic, motivating and reassuring to allow for active participation
• Supervision/line management experience

About the Employer

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of a specialist neurological rehabilitation service at a pivotal point in its journey.