Senior Physiotherapist | Provide CIC

Provide CIC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Chelmsford, UK is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to join their Stroke Rehabilitation Service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team at Brentwood Community Hospital, managing complex caseloads and providing high-quality rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in physiotherapy, be committed to continuous professional development, and ensure patient-centered goals are met. This role offers NHS pension eligibility and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Eligible for NHS Pension

Qualifications

• HCPC standards of proficiency for physiotherapy.
• Good understanding of neuro-anatomy and stroke presentations.
• Experience with complex caseloads in stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in stroke rehabilitation.
• Manage a complex caseload with patient-centered goals.
• Participate in clinical projects and service development.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Client-centered rehabilitation

Manual skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Goal-orientated planning

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

The Provide Stroke Rehabilitation Service supports 25 inpatient Stroke beds and a well established Early Supported Discharge Service. We work in partnership with the Acute Stroke Units, Social Care and the Stroke Association providing seamless, high quality stroke rehabilitation to the people in our care. Our Nursing and Therapy teams, supported by Stroke Psychologists and Medical Practitioners provide a progressive service which showcase true multi and interdisciplinary working. Our philosophy is one that encourages staff participation at all levels and identifies opportunities for service and career development.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team of staff within the Stroke Rehabilitation service based at Brentwood Community Hospital.
• To promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective Physiotherapy service to patients referred to the Mid Essex Stroke rehabilitation service, in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team.
• To manage a complex caseload within stroke care using knowledge based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments using a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation programme.
• To be an active member of the stroke team, and participate in specific clinical projects as agreed and supported by the Team Leader, and to participate in service developments, audit and review of the stroke service.
• To provide supervision as required to therapy assistants and physiotherapy students whilst on placement in the service.
• To contribute to induction and training for junior staff, therapy assistants, students, other disciplines and carers
• To be actively involved in Continuing Professional Development.
• To manage a caseload of patients with stroke, taking a key worker role as indicated.
• To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate.
• To complete a robust physiotherapy assessment of the patients’ need
• To carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments using dexterity, co-ordination, manual and sensory skills to facilitate and promote functional independence.
• To set person centred goals with patients and/or their carers and a treatment plan that supports this.
• To monitor, evaluate and review physiotherapy interventions within a multidisciplinary framework and to modify as necessary
• To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in community environments.
• To act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a person-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within Mid Essex.
• To work with other members of the stroke rehabilitation team, reablement, and voluntary sector to provide intervention around discharge and for post discharge rehabilitation.
• To assist in and help co-ordinate the patient’s discharge planning, taking the lead role when acting as the patient’s keyworker.
• To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.
• To have a sound understanding of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Physicians and NICE clinical guidelines for stroke care.
• To have a good understanding of neuro-anatomy, the clinical presentations of stroke and how they can impact on mobility and function.
• To work with the ESD Coordinator and all the disciplines working in the team, to develop flexible interdisciplinary/multi-agency work practices which enhance outcomes for clients.
• To actively be involved in service development with support and guidance from the ESD Coordinator.
• To meet HCPC standards of Proficiency for physiotherapy
• To keep up to date with current knowledge and advances in occupational therapy practice in stroke rehabilitation, and be responsible for own CPD in line with HCPC registration.
• To contribute to and participate in the stroke in service training programme
• To provide supervision, annual appraisal and monitoring the work of junior staff, therapy assistants and students with support from senior staff.
• To ensure client and service records are recorded and maintained on IT databases and that client documentation is according to trust and local policies.
• To provide statistics and other information as required by the service.
• To comply with all policies and procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to physiotherapy practice.
• To maintain and develop specific departmental duties as designated by the team lead.
• To undertake any other duties that may be allocated.

Other Duties

There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the organisation, which may include work at other organisations managed locations. This may also include work outside of the postholder’s normal sphere of activities, including functions not detailed within this job description or working within another location, environment or NHS Trust. However, the postholder will not be required to undertake any function for which he or she is not trained or qualified to perform. Normal health & safety procedures would continue to apply and accountability remains with Provide.

Policies

• Equality and Diversity,
• Health and Safety,
• Risk Management,
• No Smoking policy,
• Information Governance including Data Protection,
• Business Continuity/Civil Emergencies

Infection Prevention & Control
The post holder is accountable and responsible for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and must comply with the standards set by the Health Act 2006: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (revised January 2008).

Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding is a key priority of the organisation. Staff must always be alert to the possibility of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults through abuse and neglect. This includes being aware of the adults who may find parenting difficult. All staff should be able to recognise the indicators of abuse and know how to act on them, including the correct processes and decisions to be undertaken when sharing information. The depth of knowledge you work from must be commensurate with your role and responsibilities. All staff must follow the Safeguarding policies and guidelines, know how to seek specialist advice and must make themselves available for training and supervision as required.

Organization

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

Mission & Values

Vision:Transforming Lives
Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Equity

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Benefits

Eligible for NHS Pension

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025