Physiotherapist

Hallmark Care Homes; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Employer

Annual salary reviews

Joining bonus (in some homes)

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000 referral)

Westfield Cash back plan

Induction and professional development

Free Nurse PIN renewal & RCNi

Free uniform

Free Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is recruiting a qualified physiotherapist to assess residents, plan and deliver tailored treatment programmes. The role involves collaboration with the MDT, maintaining records, and guiding on mobility and dexterity to maximise residents' independence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate HCPC registration, strong communication, leadership, and a caring, adaptable approach to diverse needs across our care homes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse people and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to adapt to change and support residents' mobility and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' physiotherapy needs and plan treatment to maximise independence.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and exercise programmes.
• Collaborate with the MDT and lead in clinical decision-making where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate with residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Influencing skills

Confidentiality

Rapport building

Problem solving

Flexibility

Caring nature

Adaptability

High-quality service

Education

Physiotherapist qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

About Us

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we cherish every moment and are dedicated to providing exceptional care that supports residents in living each day to the fullest. Since our inception in 1997, we've celebrated the privilege of aging and embraced it with open arms. As a family-run provider, our care revolves around family values, nurturing relationships, and delivering outstanding care across all our homes in England and Wales. Each of our homes is equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay and the highest quality care available.

About You

• Qualified Physiotherapist
• Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continual professional development
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Influencing, listening and negotiating skills
• Respectful and able to maintain confidentiality
• Transparent, open and honest
• Approachable with the ability to effectively build rapport with a diverse range of people
• Ability to problem solve
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service
• Ability to effectively adapt to change
• A flexible approach, caring for people with a variety of physical and/or psychological frailties.
• have a caring nature, take pride in your work and strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents and be open and honest and work in a transparent way.

The Role

To be responsible for assessing resident’s physiotherapy needs, planning and implementing treatment programmes, in order to maximise independence and encourage residents to achieve and maintain their full potential.

This will include –

• Undertaking comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including risk assessments. This involves a thorough examination of the resident’s medical, physical, social and emotional state in order to determine the most appropriate plan of intervention.
• Developing a focused and individualised plan of treatment.
• Implementing treatment programmes which may include exercise therapy, provision of equipment, gait re-education techniques, postural management to support respiratory problems and graded exercise programmes.
• Evaluate the resident’s response to treatment and adapt accordingly.
• Develop and maintain daily exercise programmes aimed at movement and fun for residents.
• Taking the lead in making clinical decisions relevant to physiotherapy practice, working in collaboration with the Deputy Manager and other clinical leads in the home.
• To involve and work with other MDT members where needed.
• To prioritise day to day work loads and to ensure the most effective use of time.
• To keep accurate and up to date clinical records.
• To communicate with residents, their family and team members to advise and demonstrate practical techniques to support resident’s mobility and dexterity.
• To adhere to national, local and company procedures, protocols and guidelines and at all times to act in accordance with the professional code of conduct.
• To report and remove from service, faulty equipment without delay.
• Ensure negative feedback is appropriately managed at the point of receipt, with actions taken, and/or escalated appropriately to management.
• Ensure therapy is delivered in a manner which promotes privacy, dignity and respect.
• Lead by example in delivery of all aspects of therapy by teaching and role modelling best practice.
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet the demands of the service which may include working in other HCH facilities.

Rewarding You With Benefits That Truly Matter

At Hallmark, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to offering benefits that genuinely make a difference to your life. We listen to our team, understand what matters most, and support you every step of the way—physically, mentally, and financially.

What You Can Expect

Financial Wellbeing & Security, Career Growth & Development, Recognition & Appreciation

• Competitive pay – we are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer (or above)
• Annual salary reviews
• Joining bonus available in some homes
• Enhanced pay for working bank holidays (in care homes)
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1000 for each successful referral
• Enrolment onto our Westfield Cash back plan
• Excellent induction and continuous professional training & career Development Pathways
• Free Nurse PIN subscription renewal & Free RCNi Nurse subscription (if required)

Extra Perks You'll Love

• Free uniform
• Free Blue Light Card

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options, you’d like to request in making your application, please contact the recruitment team on 01277 655655 or send an email to [e-mail].