Specialist Physiotherapist

As a Physiotherapist, you help some of the most vulnerable do things they couldnt do before. Join The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester and enjoy a rewarding career where your expertise makes meaningful change happen. As a Physiotherapist, 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 St Neots Hospital 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 * 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 * At least 2 years experience Where you will be working The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individuals abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus. What You’ll Get * Annual salary of up to £44,000 * The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. * Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals * Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! * Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance * Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts * Life Assurance, for added peace of mind * Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. * 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be * Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time * Pension contribution, to help secure your future * Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure J-18808-Ljbffr