Physiotherapist

Job Overview

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.

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. 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.

Provide professional leadership in all aspects of Physiotherapy following clinical governance and the code of professional conduct as required by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary Neuro care team. Be responsible and accountable for physiotherapy assessments and treatment of highly complex neurological conditions. Implement and evaluate individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate.

Utilise effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice to develop individualised care plans. Deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery at St Neots Hospital by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation based on clinical judgement. Select and apply standardised and non-standardised Physiotherapy and other professional assessment tools to ensure effective treatment. Participate in collecting and analysing clinical audit data and use of relevant outcome measures.

Carry out clinical risk assessment and complete risk management plans. Identify and source specialist equipment for all residents with complex physical needs that require use of non-standard items.

A Physiotherapy degree, registered member of the HCPC, up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice, working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and inspection processes, evidence of continued professional development.

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE
), 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 conditions who 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.

• Annual base salary of £44,000
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus 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 the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate, everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub
• Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and offers
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Instant access to earned wages when needed, plus access to save from wages and financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Pension contribution to help secure your future
• Free or subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability-Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.