Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - Leeds ICD, United Kingdom - Merco Recruitment

Description

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist

Location:
Leeds

Salary:
£43,742 - £50,056 FTE DOE (The salary for this role will be reviewed once the NHS releases their 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC))

Hours: 21 Hours per week

About the Role and the Company:
Join a dedicated charity focused on enhancing the lives of individuals with brain injuries nationwide. Through specialized neurorehabilitation programs, we aid individuals in recovering lost capabilities and fulfilling personal aspirations in a supportive community setting.

Main Purpose:

Engage as a specialized professional in a multidisciplinary team, offering physiotherapy based on the neurobehavioral model to individuals with acquired brain injury.

You will work within three primary pathways:
Neurobehavioral, Neurorestorative, and Well-being. Responsibilities include advancing specialist physiotherapy services and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Clinical / Professional Practice:
- Function as an independent professional in a specialized clinical domain, supported for intricate cases.
- Perform thorough neurological assessments and devise treatment strategies.
- Implement and modify treatment plans based on patient feedback and team deliberations.
- Ensure treatment alignment with best practices and empirical evidence.
- Provide expert guidance and utilize advanced clinical problem-solving skills.
- Contribute to a specialized domain within the physiotherapy unit.
- Actively engage in team activities utilizing the neurobehavioral/neuropsychological model.
- Administer physiotherapeutic interventions across Neurobehavioral, Neurorestorative, and Well-being pathways.
- Effectively handle challenging behaviors and mental health conditions.
- Define team objectives according to our goal-setting standards.
- Safely operate physiotherapeutic tools and interventions.
- Record treatment outcomes using standardized metrics and ensure prompt data entry.

About You:
- Possess a Physiotherapy degree or equivalent.
- Registered with HCPC.
- Holds a Practice Placement certification or is willing to acquire one within the initial year.
- Proficient in performing complex neuro physiotherapy assessments and crafting specialized treatment plans.
- Familiarity with clinical governance principles.
- Capable of self-assessment and performance evaluation.
- Demonstrates continuous professional growth.

Brings experience in rehabilitating individuals with neurological impairments, including acquired brain injury or related sectors (e.g., learning disabilities, MSK, mental health).

Rewards:
- Competitive salary range of £43,742 - £50,056 FTE DOE.
- Extensive training and backing.
- Inclusion in the company pension scheme and group life insurance.
- Benefit from the eye voucher program.
- Access to nationwide staff discounts covering gym memberships, dining, and shopping.
- Exclusive Blue Light Card for discounts in NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces.
- Promotes employee well-being and professional growth.

Application Process:
To be part of our team, proceed by selecting the Apply Now option. We are reviewing and conducting interviews with candidates continuously, so it's advisable to apply promptly.

All candidates are required to undergo compliance evaluations, including 3 years of verifiable references and DBS/PVG scrutiny.

We adhere to being a Disability Confident Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We commit to interviewing all disabled applicants meeting the basic vacancy criteria. Our principles include various inclusive employment strategies and staff engagement platforms supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds