Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7)

Caretech; Ditchingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their multidisciplinary team in Ditchingham. This role focuses on delivering person-centered therapy for adults recovering from brain injuries, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance

Free Onsite parking

Refer a Friend Scheme

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with neurological conditions required.
• Evidence of continued professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and develop rehabilitation plans.
• Provide direct physiotherapy interventions and advise on related issues.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and provide training to junior staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Competent IT skills

Education

Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Location

Ditchingham, Suffolk

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

37.5

Salary

DOE

Closing Date

Monday 28 July 2025

Senior Physiotherapist

Location Ditchingham, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and Senior Physiotherapist to join our multi-Disciplinary team to deliver a person-centered therapy service to adults with physical deficits following an acquired brain injury or from a cerebrovascular accident. We are seeking a dynamic therapist to join our team of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology and Nurses at All Hallows, Suffolk. All Hallows is part of the Caretech Group, a leading provider of specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation services. This role to open to Band 7 candidates.

All Hallows Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre they support men and women with complex healthcare needs having experienced a brain injury, stroke or other neurological event. The services provided at All Hallows comprise: Active / Complex Rehabilitation, High Dependency & Specialist Nursing Care, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Community Rehabilitation.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid HCPC registration
• Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Competent IT skills
• Leadership skills with experience supervising junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field
• The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation
• Membership of professional body (e.g. CSP)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.
• To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.
• To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.
• To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.
• To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.
• To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.
• To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.
  
  

Benefits Of Working For CareTech

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Free Onsite parking
• Refer a Friend Scheme* (T&C’s apply)
• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Regular supervisions
• Developmental opportunities
• Research opportunities & support
• Internal/external training on new initiatives
  
  

Who we are!

The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

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