Physiotherapist

Overview

Physiotherapist position at Fernwood care home in Knowsley, part of Exemplar Health Care.

Location:

239 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, L36 8EL
. Contract type: 40 hours per week. Rate:
Up to £35,443.45 per year.

Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? You’ll support residents with a high-quality physiotherapy service throughout their journey, empowering them and maximising independence. This is an opportunity to join a brand new team in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built home. You’ll build relationships with the people you support and see their progress through ongoing care, which is rewarding.

Fernwood is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. Fernwood specialises in supporting adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. We offer stable and secure employment opportunities with great benefits and opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

Our Physiotherapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to support people to maintain optimal muscle function, limit/delay deterioration and regain movement and mobility where possible. You’ll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their physiotherapy goals and evaluate outcomes.

No two days will be exactly the same. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for a clinical caseload
• Working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred physiotherapy interventions
• Collaborating closely with the Therapy Team (Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
• Carrying out assessments
• Maintaining accurate records for people receiving physiotherapy
• Promoting choice, dignity and independence

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Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

• A thorough understanding of physiotherapy best practice
• The ability to demonstrate an excellent range of physiotherapy interventions and treatments
• A kind and caring approach
• A sense of humour and fun
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
• Creative thinking and sound organisational skills
• Great listening and communication skills

To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered.

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• Regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. To arrange an informal chat about joining us, call or email

Please note:

applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. If you’re asked for money in connection with a role, please contact