Physiotherapist (Maternity Leave)

Integrated Care System; Irchester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is offering a 12-month fixed-term position for a Physiotherapist at the Avonfield Neurological Centre in Irchester. The role includes developing individualized rehabilitation plans, professional leadership, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support service users with complex neurological conditions. This opportunity emphasizes teamwork, personal development, and a rewarding career in a specialized setting.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free parking and meals

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Registered member of the HCPC required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in Physiotherapy.
• Continued Professional Development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient rehabilitation care.
• Provide professional leadership in Physiotherapy.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care to service users.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role as a Physiotherapist covering maternity leave at the Avonfield Neurological Centre in Knuston, Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising, developing, delivering, and updating individualized rehabilitation and/or therapy/support plans for service users with complex neurological conditions and symptoms. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality clinical care and implement evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient rehabilitation care in collaboration with qualified staff. You will provide professional leadership in all aspects of Physiotherapy, work as part of the multidisciplinary Neuro care team, and be accountable for physiotherapy assessments and treatment of highly complex neurological conditions. You will also be responsible for selecting and applying standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, participating in clinical audits, and identifying and sourcing specialist equipment for service users.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They operate a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development.

Job responsibilities

As a Physiotherapist covering maternity leave on a fixed term contract for 12 months, you will help some of the most vulnerable do things they couldn't do before. Join The Avonfield Neurological Centre in Knustonand enjoy a rewarding career where your expertise makes meaningful change happen.

As a Physiotherapist, you are responsible for devising, developing, delivering and updating individualised rehabilitation and/or therapy/support plans with peer support and supervision. You will be required to provide support, guidance and training to therapy and care assistants.

You will provide ongoing treatment, monitoring and support to service users' physical needs which will see you identify and source specialist equipment and advise on mobility and use of equipment.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

As a Physiotherapist you will be:

• Supporting and assisting qualified staff in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient rehabilitation care.
• Responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy services to residents, in liaison with the Head of Therapies.
• Providing professional leadership in all aspects of Physiotherapy following the principles of clinical governance and in accordance with the code of professional conduct as required by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Working as a member of the multidisciplinary Neuro care team.
• Responsible and accountable for physiotherapy assessments and treatment of highly complex neurological conditions.
• Implementing and evaluating individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate.
• Utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidenced based practice to develop individualised care plans.
• Delivering a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery at St Neots Hospital by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation based on clinical judgement.
• Selecting and applying standardised and non-standardised Physiotherapy and other professional assessment tools to ensure effective treatment.
• Participating in collecting and analysing clinical audit data and use of relevant outcome measures.
• Carrying out clinical risk assessment and complete risk management plans.
• Identifying and sourcing specialist equipment for all residents with complex physical needs that require use of non-standard items.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Physiotherapy degree
• To be a registered member of the HCPC
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in the field of Physiotherapy
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and regulatory body inspection processes and documentation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Where you will be working:

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Physiotherapist covering maternity leave on a fixed term contract for 12 months, you will help some of the most vulnerable do things they couldn't do before. Join The Avonfield Neurological Centre in Knustonand enjoy a rewarding career where your expertise makes meaningful change happen.

As a Physiotherapist, you are responsible for devising, developing, delivering and updating individualised rehabilitation and/or therapy/support plans with peer support and supervision. You will be required to provide support, guidance and training to therapy and care assistants.

You will provide ongoing treatment, monitoring and support to service users' physical needs which will see you identify and source specialist equipment and advise on mobility and use of equipment.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

As a Physiotherapist you will be:

• Supporting and assisting qualified staff in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient rehabilitation care.
• Responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy services to residents, in liaison with the Head of Therapies.
• Providing professional leadership in all aspects of Physiotherapy following the principles of clinical governance and in accordance with the code of professional conduct as required by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Working as a member of the multidisciplinary Neuro care team.
• Responsible and accountable for physiotherapy assessments and treatment of highly complex neurological conditions.
• Implementing and evaluating individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate.
• Utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidenced based practice to develop individualised care plans.
• Delivering a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery at St Neots Hospital by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation based on clinical judgement.
• Selecting and applying standardised and non-standardised Physiotherapy and other professional assessment tools to ensure effective treatment.
• Participating in collecting and analysing clinical audit data and use of relevant outcome measures.
• Carrying out clinical risk assessment and complete risk management plans.
• Identifying and sourcing specialist equipment for all residents with complex physical needs that require use of non-standard items.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Physiotherapy degree
• To be a registered member of the HCPC
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in the field of Physiotherapy
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and regulatory body inspection processes and documentation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Where you will be working:

Location:290 Station Rd, Knuston, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7EY

Avonfield is a 19-bed specialised neurological centre situated within tranquil grounds in the village of Knuston, Northamptonshire. The aim of the service is to offer assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence. The team work to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

We are committed to providing the highest standard of neurological care and rehabilitation for a wide range of neurological conditions and symptoms. We work closely with the person’s family and care team and recognise this is central to a long lasting and successful rehabilitation. Some people we care for may also have co-morbid complex physical health needs and/or mental health problems. The service model has been developed to support people who, because of their acquired brain injury or neurological condition, have complex behaviours including verbal or physical aggression, agitation or disinhibition requiring a neurobehavioural approach.

What you will get:

• Annual Salary of £38,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free parking and meals
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and trainingto help youachieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you will need a Physiotherapy degree, be a registered member of the HCPC, and have up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in the field of Physiotherapy. You should also have a working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and regulatory body inspection processes and documentation, as well as evidence of Continued Professional Development.

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.