Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Onsite meals

Onsite parking

Pension

GP service

Ely-Vate discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare’s Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester seeks a Specialist Physiotherapist to design and update personalised rehabilitation plans for residents with complex neurological needs. You’ll lead physiotherapy services in collaboration with the Head of Therapies and support therapy and care assistants with training and supervision.

You’ll assess and treat patients, source specialist equipment, and contribute to clinical governance and evidence-based care delivery within a supportive

Qualifications

• A Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Familiar with regulatory frameworks and CPD.
• Minimum 2 years experience in physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Lead physiotherapy services with Head of Therapies coordination.
• Develop and update individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Train therapy and care assistants and monitor outcomes.
• Identify equipment needs and ensure safety and mobility.

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Evidence-based practice

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Continued Professional Development

Teamwork and communication

Clinical risk assessment

2 years experience

Job description

As a Physiotherapist, you help some of the most vulnerable do things they couldn't do before. Join The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester and 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Physiotherapist at Elysium Healthcare, you play a pivotal role in assisting vulnerable individuals at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester. In this temporary position, you are responsible for creating and updating personalised rehabilitation plans and providing training to therapy and care assistants. Your expertise will help identify specialist equipment needs and advise on their use, ensuring optimal mobility for service users. You'll join a supportive regional network and have access to further training opportunities, enhancing your professional growth. Responsibilities include assisting in patient rehabilitation care, leading physiotherapy services in coordination with the Head of Therapies, and maintaining high clinical care standards. You will also conduct physiotherapy assessments and treatments for complex neurological conditions and develop evidence-based care plans. Additionally, your role involves clinical risk assessment and management, and sourcing specialist equipment for residents. The role demands a strong dedication to teamwork, effective communication, and efficient service prioritization.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a significant provider of care, with over 8,000 employees operating across 80 services in England and Wales. Specialising in mental health, neurological, and learning disability care, Elysium Healthcare offers a wide range of services, emphasising career development and growth opportunities. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to inclusive recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. The organisation emphasises the importance of safeguarding the welfare of service users, with all candidates subject to a DBS disclosure. The benefits package for employees includes annual leave, career development, wellbeing support, financial wellbeing features, and access to exclusive offers and discounts. Elysium Healthcare strives to ensure a healthy work-life balance and provides essential support structures for their employees.

Job responsibilities

As a Physiotherapist, you help some of the most vulnerable do things they couldn't do before. Join The Dean Neurological Centrein Gloucesterand 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
• At least 2 years experience

Where you will be working

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages.

The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditionswho require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.

It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary of up to £44,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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

• A Physiotherapy degree, registered member of the HCPC, up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice, working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, evidence of Continued Professional Development, at least 2 years experience.

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.

Depending on experienceSalary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.