Senior Specialist Spinal/Neurological Physiotherapist - Chedington

Hobbs Rehabilitation; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation provider in Beaminster is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Spinal/Neurological Physiotherapist. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional rehabilitation services to patients with complex neurological conditions. Candidates should have a UK recognised degree in Physiotherapy and significant experience in neurological rehabilitation. Opportunities include supervision, training, and involvement in research projects.

Benefits

Supportive clinical team

Professional growth opportunities

Involvement in research and teaching

Qualifications

• Experience in UK healthcare (NHS or private) is required.
• Must have knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for acquired neurological conditions.
• Commitment to CPD and mentoring others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with acquired impairments using formal and informal methods.
• Deliver assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for outpatient clients.
• Communicate professionally with team members, external stakeholders, patients, and carers.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Neurological rehabilitation

Innovative thinking

Education

UK recognised degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists

Post-graduate training in neurological rehabilitation

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Drive

Job description

Senior Specialist Spinal/Neurological Physiotherapist - Chedington

Chedington is Hobbs new state of the art site which is growing rapidly. This is allowing us to build upon our already experienced multidisciplinary team to offer exceptional rehabilitation to more clients. Chedington has exciting Neurotechnology, including the only UK Lokomat able to treat both paediatrics and adults. We are imaginative with our approach, using activities such as paddleboarding on site and rock climbing to challenge clients within functional and enjoyable tasks, with space to take clients on adaptive cycle rides while maintaining a strong focus on excellence in therapy.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic experienced neurophysiotherapist to join our existing MDT at this world-class facility, providing intensive rehabilitation for adults and children with neurological conditions including stroke, TBI, SCI, polytrauma and amputation. We are committed to research and technology, supporting staff and clients to achieve their potential through involvement in research projects, development of services using advanced technology, and CPD and training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Physiotherapist will join Hobbs Chedington at an early stage of service development, helping shape what we offer. Referrals come from medico-legal, NHS, therapist-led, charity-based and self-referral sources. Hobbs partners with organisations such as RFU Injured Players Foundation, Help for Heroes, Injured Jockey Fund and the Spinal Injury Association.

The Senior Physiotherapist will work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team with inpatient and outpatient clients who have complex neurological conditions (Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Injuries, poly-trauma including amputees). The post-holder will have excellent clinical skills and experience in neurological rehabilitation across the clinical pathway, including assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning. Supervision and training will be provided, with access to CPD opportunities and involvement in national/global research projects.

About us

In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded rapidly, offering personalised expertise. We operate from multiple locations across the South of England, providing specialist inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation for adults and children. An expert team of over 100 therapists across OT, PT, SLT and Psychology provides an interdisciplinary, patient-centred neurorehabilitation service.

We offer a supportive clinical team with development opportunities, a strong rehabilitation research culture, regular team involvement, and opportunities for professional and service development at local, national and international levels.

We offer: a supportive team; development through supervision and CPD; involvement in research and teaching; and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic company.

Job responsibilities

Role Summary: The Senior Neurological Physiotherapist will be based at Chedington as part of an experienced MDT, working with residential and outpatient clients with complex neurological conditions. The post-holder will have strong clinical skills across the neurological rehabilitation pathway, including assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning. The role is suited to someone looking to develop skills in adult neurology, spinal cord injury and amputee rehab. Supervision and specialist training will be provided, with CPD opportunities and involvement in national/global research projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary: As above. The Senior Neurological Physiotherapist will work within an MDT with residential and outpatient clients who have complex neurological conditions, delivering assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning, and contributing to skill development in adult neurology, SCI and amputee rehab. Supervision and CPD opportunities will be provided, including advanced neurotechnologies and research projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNICATION

• Communicate in a manner that positively represents Hobbs Rehabilitation at all times
• Communicate professionally with team members, external stakeholders, patients and carers
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with policies
• Use advanced communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment sensitively
• Respect diverse communication needs and respond accordingly
• Obtain consent for treatment and information-sharing in line with the Mental Capacity Act
• Support clients with communication and cognitive impairments
• Disseminate information from Hobbs Senior Management to wider teams clearly

CLINICAL

• Practice safely within legal and ethical boundaries
• Assess patients with acquired impairments using formal and informal methods
• Evaluate results, generate diagnoses and plan care
• Formulate patient-centred goals with the MDT
• Provide high-quality one-to-one and group interventions across settings (inpatient, outpatient, home, care homes, community)
• Use outcome measures to track progress and adapt goals
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure patient safety and clinical effectiveness
• Plan caseloads with service lead and team, readjusting as needed
• Maintain up-to-date clinical notes and write discharge reports
• Participate in patient and family meetings (in person or via video)
• Ensure safe and competent use of clinical equipment

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain complete clinical records using company procedures
• Maintain a current work diary and respond to communications promptly
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with data protection policies

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Maintain HCPC standards and professional guidelines
• Comply with Hobbs policies and promote safety and wellbeing
• Attend work punctually and communicate absence promptly
• Represent Hobbs positively and professionally

LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISION

• Manage a specialist neurological caseload with prioritisation
• Support therapy service coordination and supervise junior staff
• Participate in recruitment, induction and service improvement initiatives
• Contribute to programme objectives and projects
• Represent the department in meetings and working groups

EDUCATION / TRAINING / CPD

• Engage in CPD, supervision and appraisal
• Seek appropriate supervision to enhance practice
• Maintain mandatory training compliance and support others
• Contribute to training of professionals, patients and carers
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students, providing feedback
• Apply CPD and research findings to practice
• Identify clinical/quality improvement training needs with senior management
• Support organisation of internal and external training sessions

HEALTH & SAFETY / DATA SECURITY

• Maintain health, safety and security in line with policies
• Fire safety, infection control, moving and handling, first aid, risk assessment
• Report incidents and maintain knowledge of H&S and data protection requirements
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection compliance

This list is not exhaustive and may be updated to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• UK recognised degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Post-graduate training in neurological rehabilitation

Experience

• Experience in UK healthcare (NHS or private)
• Neurological rehabilitation across the clinical pathway
• Experience as an integrated MDT member
• Experience with treatment adjuncts (splinting, FES, posture management)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for acquired neurological conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Commitment to CPD and mentoring others
• Innovative thinking to improve services
• Community engagement and flexible work style
• Experience with spinal cord injury, amputees, paediatrics
• Interest in neurotechnology
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require DBS disclosure.

Clinical Service Lead - Hobbs Chedington