Physiotherapist

As a Physiotherapist with experience in neurology, respiratory care, intensive care (ITU), or relevant clinical rotations and placements, you'll help some of the most vulnerable regain independence and achieve goals they may not have thought possible. Join The Bridge Care Centre in Middlesbrough and become part of a specialist multidisciplinary team providing expert rehabilitation and complex care for people with neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and complex airway management needs.

As a part time Physiotherapist working 15 hour per week, 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 The Bridge 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

Experience in neurological, respiratory, or intensive care environments is desirable. We also welcome applications from candidates who have developed relevant skills through clinical rotations, placements, or practice-based learning during their studies.

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

Where you will be working:

Location:

The Bridge Care Centre, Lower East Street, Middlesbrough, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain, spinal cord injuries and complex airway management

You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart…