Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (FTC)

STEPS Rehabilitation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation service provider in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to assess and implement rehabilitation plans. This role emphasizes collaboration, clinical leadership, and monitoring client progress. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, be registered with the HCPC, and possess skills in communication and problem-solving. A generous benefits package accompanies the competitive salary range of £38,750 to £46,300 pro-rata.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in rehabilitation including complex trauma and neurorehabilitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual rehabilitation plans for clients.
• Involve clients in the development and recording of rehabilitation goals.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to team members.

Skills

Creative and innovative approach

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to form key working relationships

Awareness of equality and diversity

Education

Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy

Registered with the HCPC

Evidence of postgraduate courses in related specialism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (FTC)

At STEPS Rehabilitation, our mission is to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential following catastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting‑edge rehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence‑based therapies, led by an exceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards of recovery and life quality.

We build strong partnerships with clients, their families, and external professionals from the outset ensuring rehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication, and support are seamless from day one.

As a nationally recognised, multi‑award‑winning residential centre for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK and beyond.

Our work sets benchmarks in clinical excellence, innovation, and research in neurorehabilitation.

We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. We engage everyone as much as they wish in this process.

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist at STEPS, you are not only restoring movement and function, but also enabling clients to regain independence, confidence and quality of life.

Being part of the STEPS team means working collaboratively, supporting colleagues across disciplines, sharing knowledge and always keeping the client at the centre of what we do.

Success in this role is measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the compassion, professionalism, and teamwork undertaken each day.

About us

Our people

We know that exceptional care beginswith exceptional people. Thats why weve built a specialist interdisciplinaryteam, who bring not only skill and experience, but real compassion to everyinteraction. We employ 180+ team members in both clinical positions and inbusiness support roles and we are proud of the culture we have establishedwhere all team members share our philosophy, values and dedication todelivering excellent client care.

Our team is united by a commonpurpose, dedicated to continually learning from one another, and committed togiving their utmost for those we support.

We invest and nurture the developmentof our team, and through training, shared learning, and research, we give themthe tools to grow, stay inspired, and remain at the forefront of their area ofwork.

By harnessing each persons unique drive and determination, alongside our clinical expertise, unwavering care, and a blend of cutting‑edge technologies, traditional therapies, and comprehensive residential rehabilitation, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We provide the tools and support individuals need to challenge themselves and push their recovery to its fullest potential, empowering them not only to recover but to thrive.

Job responsibilities

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

To assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients

To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery and accurate recording of goals within the rehabilitation plan

Accurate recording and monitoring of outcome measures

To play an active part in client review meetings, including completing reports to a high standard and in a timely manner

To be involved as a key worker for nominated clients

Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other STEPS team members

To act upon and elevate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures

To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures

To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed

To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards

In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.

To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

• Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client rehabilitation and care
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
• Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
• To be able to always demonstrate the STEPS core values through all elements of your role
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC
• Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of postgraduate courses / qualifications within a related specialism
• Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
• Membership CSP and relevant special interest groups
• Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
• Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

• Experience of working in different areas of rehabilitation to include at least 2 of the following specialities: Complex trauma rehabilitation, Spinal injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation
• IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
• Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Supervising and supporting junior staff members
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of writing medical reports
• Specialist Rehabilitation experience in functional neurological disorders and other uncommon neurological presentations
• Experience in delivering aquatic therapy
• Experience in vestibular assessment.
• Experience in respiratory rehabilitation
• Experience in Tracheostomy care and weaning
• Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team within an acute or specialist rehabilitation setting
• Experience of working in a private medical setting
• Experience of writing medico legal reports
• Experience of audit functions

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.

£38,750 to £46,300 a yearpro rata. Generous benefits package