Physiotherapist
Job Purpose:
To work as an autonomous practitioner providing comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of clients with a variety of neurological and complex orthopaedic presentations
The Physiotherapist duties will be:
- To be the Lead Therapist for a varied client caseload providing advanced assessment, treatment and overall management
- Provide treatment to clients with complex presentations under guidance of Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist/Lead Therapist
- Supervise and delegate to Neurological Physiotherapists and Neurological Rehabilitation Coaches
- To participate in the Physio Matters Clinical Caseload Review program both as a supervisor and supervisee
- Work alongside members of multi-disciplinary teams in order to provide holistic client-centered rehabilitation
- To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to client care.
- To provide education and training for the therapy team as required e.g. In-service training, client discussions
- To have visible presence in office between treatment sessions to allow opportunity for face-to-face discussion and supervision.
- To be responsible for personal continuing professional development
Communication:
- To use appropriate methods of communication with clients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and their understanding of the condition.
- As Lead Therapist, to communicate effectively with all therapy and office staff involved in treatment and management of the client. Administrative Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Prepare assessment reports, update reports and other clinical documents
- Respond to internal and external communications in a timely and professional manner
- Consistently meet internal and external deadlines
To work as a Physiotherapist in this unique role you will need:
- Eligibility to Work in the UK
- Be a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Be a Member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Maintain professional behaviours to uphold Physio Matters reputation
- Efficiency and good time management
- To be a role model for other clinicians
- To show initiative and contribute solutions when problems are identified
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Effective teamwork
- Accountability - ‘close the loop’ when delegated a task
- Respect – treat others as you would like to be treated
The Successful Physiotherapist will benefit from:
- 33 days holiday a year including Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Mileage allowance
- Funded external training opportunities
- Internal CPD and training sessions
- Peer support groups
- Clinical supervision from Clinical Services Lead and Clinical Director
- Staff Away Days and outings at Christmas and throughout the year
- Conference attendance
- Networking opportunities within the healthcare and legal sectors
The starting salary for a Senior Neurological Physiotherapist is £35,392 but negotiable depending on experience.
For More information APPLY today and I will be in touch!
Giuliana Cassiano