Job summary
Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - Horsham
Kerwin Court
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 FTE DOE (Pro Rata) plus £1 per hour location allowance
Hours: 30 hours a week Flexible working hours available.
The Service:
Kerwin Court delivers specialist neuro rehabilitation to adults with an acquired brain injury in a residential setting just outside of Broadbridge Heath. You will be working with a team of rehabilitation support workers alongside a multi-disciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists.
Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded service at Kerwin Court; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.
Main duties of the job
To work as a specialist within the multi/interdisciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to people we support with acquired brain injury, across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being. To lead and develop specialist physiotherapy provision within the service. To liaise with internal and external professionals, relevant organisations, family members and people we support. To act as a positive professional role model, and to pro-actively support the clinical leadership team to achieve Brainkind Objectives.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Rewards:
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A competitive salary of between £46,148 - £52,809 FTE DOEplus £1per hour location allowance
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38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Health Cash Plan (available from June 2025)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, andtreatment plans.
To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to thePeople We Support response, multi/inter disciplinary team discussion, andother influencing factors.
To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practiceguidelines.
To provide specialist professional advice and support for complex cases, andlead on complex clinical problem-solving.
To lead on a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team, inagreement with clinical lead.
To work pro-actively as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team providingphysiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioral/ neuropsychologicalmodel.
To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being.
To work safely with people we support with challenging behaviours i.e. verbaland physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, andtreatment plans.
To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to thePeople We Support response, multi/inter disciplinary team discussion, andother influencing factors.
To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practiceguidelines.
To provide specialist professional advice and support for complex cases, andlead on complex clinical problem-solving.
To lead on a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team, inagreement with clinical lead.
To work pro-actively as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team providingphysiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioral/ neuropsychologicalmodel.
To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being.
To work safely with people we support with challenging behaviours i.e. verbaland physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving licence and willingness to drive people we support in unit vehicles.
- Ability/willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet the operation need.
- Ability to work flexible hours within reason to meet the needs of people we support.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Registered with the HCPC.
- Practice Placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with people we support with neurological deficits, including acquired brain injury.
- Experience of performing complex physiotherapy assessments and interventions in ABI rehabilitation.
- Knowledge and application of physiotherapy principles in neurorehabilitation.
- Specialist knowledge of principles in neurophysiotherapy.
- Minimum of 4 years post registration with at least 2 years in neurological rehabilitation or in a related field such as learning disabilities, MSK, mental health.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving licence and willingness to drive people we support in unit vehicles.
- Ability/willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet the operation need.
- Ability to work flexible hours within reason to meet the needs of people we support.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Registered with the HCPC.
- Practice Placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with people we support with neurological deficits, including acquired brain injury.
- Experience of performing complex physiotherapy assessments and interventions in ABI rehabilitation.
- Knowledge and application of physiotherapy principles in neurorehabilitation.
- Specialist knowledge of principles in neurophysiotherapy.
- Minimum of 4 years post registration with at least 2 years in neurological rehabilitation or in a related field such as learning disabilities, MSK, mental health.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
