Physiotherapist - Hitchin

NHS; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based charity is seeking a qualified physiotherapist to provide assessment and interventions for individuals with neurological conditions. The role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and ensuring care quality. Ideal candidates will hold a Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy and have current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council, along with a commitment to professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £31,049 - £40,823 per annum DOE

38 Days AL

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and support

Company Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• An ability to work autonomously and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess service user needs to optimise independence and physical function.
• Devise a formal physiotherapy intervention plan.
• Communicate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy

Current registration with professional body (CSP)

Job description

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

About us:

Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At Stagenhoe, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSE:

To provide a physiotherapy service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff) and evaluating programmes of person centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To ensure continuity and consistency regarding service users physical management. To demonstrate clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive Salary of £31,049 - £40,823 per annum DOE
• 38 Days AL
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assessment of service user needs in relation particularly to optimising independence and physical function, and symptom control
• Responsible to devise a formal plan for families and carers to provide physiotherapy interventions as part of overall care
• To promote choice in all aspects of clinical practice reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience and enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by service user and their representatives
• To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy
• To ensure appropriate prescription, provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources
• To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Brainkind standards, and that sensitive information is held securely
• To demonstrate clinical leadership and promote clinical supervision. To share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching
• Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ABOUT YOU:
• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• Current registration with professional body (e.g. CSP)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
• An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
• An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to physical performance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Depending on experience£31,049 - £40,823 per annum DOE