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Physiotherapist - Neurorehabilitation

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Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We are currently recruiting a Band 5 level Physiotherapist! This role provides an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled neurophysiotherapy team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol (part of the Active Care Group). We are a 52 bedded Level 1 and Level 2 specialist inpatient rehabilitation service for the South West of England, rehabilitating patients with complex neurological needs following acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.

You will have existing skills in neurorehabilitation and be highly motivated to improve patient outcomes through your treatment approaches, based on the best available evidence. You will be working with a close interdisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Psychologists therefore teamwork and communication skills will be key. You will receive excellent clinical support and supervision with a commitment to your ongoing training and development.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,620.50 to £38,298 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008250

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

For an informal discussion please ring Claire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697. Alternatively, email claire.bassett@activecaregroup.co.uk or david.hewitt@activecaregroup.co.uk

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

Your clinical work will cover:

  • Medical and physical management of spasticity including splinting and serial casting
  • Complex postural management
  • Disorders of consciousness
  • Assessment for and provision of orthotics
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Use of specialist equipment e.g. the Lite-Gait overhead walking harness and treadmill; Quest electric standing frames; standard and motomed exercise bikes and tilt tables
  • Management of Behaviours that Challenge
  • Tracheostomy management and weaning
  • Patient centred goal setting

Managerially you will:

  • Take a pro-active and supportive role in service development
  • Provide supervision and appraisal for team members
  • Deliver both local in-service and more formal training
  • Be involved in centre wide initiatives

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • ANest Personal Pensionaccount
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

For an informal discussion please ring Claire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697. Alternatively, email claire.bassett@activecaregroup.co.uk or david.hewitt@activecaregroup.co.uk

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

Your clinical work will cover:

  • Medical and physical management of spasticity including splinting and serial casting
  • Complex postural management
  • Disorders of consciousness
  • Assessment for and provision of orthotics
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Use of specialist equipment e.g. the Lite-Gait overhead walking harness and treadmill; Quest electric standing frames; standard and motomed exercise bikes and tilt tables
  • Management of Behaviours that Challenge
  • Tracheostomy management and weaning
  • Patient centred goal setting

Managerially you will:

  • Take a pro-active and supportive role in service development
  • Provide supervision and appraisal for team members
  • Deliver both local in-service and more formal training
  • Be involved in centre wide initiatives

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • ANest Personal Pensionaccount
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Rotational experience in some or all of the following: stroke/neuro, respiratory, orthopaedics and MSK.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Rotational experience in some or all of the following: stroke/neuro, respiratory, orthopaedics and MSK.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,620.50 to £38,298 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008250

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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