Job summary
At STEPS Rehabilitation, our mission is to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential following catastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting-edge rehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence-based therapies, led by an exceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards of recovery and life quality.
We build strong partnerships with clients, their families, and external professionals from the outset ensuring rehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication, and support are seamless from day one.
As a nationally recognised, multi-award-winning residential centre for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK and beyond.
Our work sets benchmarks in clinical excellence, innovation, and research in neurorehabilitation.
We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. We engage everyone as much as they wish in this process.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapist at STEPS, you are not only restoring movement and function, but also enabling clients to regain independence, confidence and quality of life.
Being part of the STEPS team means working collaboratively, supporting colleagues across disciplines, sharing knowledge and always keeping the client at the centre of what we do.
Success in this role is measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the compassion, professionalism, and teamwork undertaken each day.
About us
Our people
We know that exceptional care begins
with exceptional people. Thats why weve built a specialist interdisciplinary
team, who bring not only skill and experience, but real compassion to every
interaction. We employ 180+ team members in both clinical positions and in
business support roles and we are proud of the culture we have established
where all team members share our philosophy, values and dedication to
delivering excellent client care.
Our team is united by a common
purpose, dedicated to continually learning from one another, and committed to
giving their utmost for those we support.
We invest and nurture the development
of our team, and through training, shared learning, and research, we give them
the tools to grow, stay inspired, and remain at the forefront of their area of
work.
By harnessing each persons unique drive and determination, alongside our clinical expertise, unwavering care, and a blend of cutting-edge technologies, traditional therapies, and comprehensive residential rehabilitation, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We provide the tools and support individuals need to challenge themselves and push their recovery to its fullest potential, empowering them not only to recover but to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.
To assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery and accurate recording of goals within the rehabilitation plan
Accurate recording and monitoring of outcome measures
To play an active part in client review meetings, including completing reports to a high standard and in a timely manner
To be involved as a key worker for nominated clients
Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other STEPS team members
To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed
To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.
To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.
To assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery and accurate recording of goals within the rehabilitation plan
Accurate recording and monitoring of outcome measures
To play an active part in client review meetings, including completing reports to a high standard and in a timely manner
To be involved as a key worker for nominated clients
Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other STEPS team members
To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed
To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.
To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client rehabilitation and care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- To be able to always demonstrate the STEPS core values through all elements of your role
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC
- Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate courses / qualifications within a related specialism
- Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Desirable
- Membership CSP and relevant special interest groups
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in different areas of rehabilitation to include at least 2 of the following specialities: Complex trauma rehabilitation, Spinal injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Supervising and supporting junior staff members
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
-
- Experience of writing medical reports
Desirable
- Specialist Rehabilitation experience in functional neurological disorders and other uncommon neurological presentations
- Experience in delivering aquatic therapy
- Experience in vestibular assessment.
- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation
- Experience in Tracheostomy care and weaning
- Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team within an acute or specialist rehabilitation setting
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- Experience of working in a private medical setting
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- Experience of writing medico legal reports
-
- Experience of audit functions
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client rehabilitation and care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- To be able to always demonstrate the STEPS core values through all elements of your role
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC
- Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate courses / qualifications within a related specialism
- Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Desirable
- Membership CSP and relevant special interest groups
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in different areas of rehabilitation to include at least 2 of the following specialities: Complex trauma rehabilitation, Spinal injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Supervising and supporting junior staff members
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
-
- Experience of writing medical reports
Desirable
- Specialist Rehabilitation experience in functional neurological disorders and other uncommon neurological presentations
- Experience in delivering aquatic therapy
- Experience in vestibular assessment.
- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation
- Experience in Tracheostomy care and weaning
- Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team within an acute or specialist rehabilitation setting
-
- Experience of working in a private medical setting
-
- Experience of writing medico legal reports
-
- Experience of audit functions
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
