Experienced Physiotherapist

 

Main characteristics

Location

West Midlands (County)

Company

Active Care Group

Salary

£34900/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Social Care / Nursing

Job summary

Come and join the UKs largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Physiotherapists to join our team at Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham.
Hunters Moor is a Level 2 rehabilitation setting accommodating 42 patients requiring neurorehabilitation which may include complex physical rehabilitation needs. Individuals are usually admitted directly from an acute hospital setting or Level 1 rehab setting once they are medically stable. At Hunters Moor, they are able to continue the rehabilitation they were unable to complete whilst in hospital. The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patients expectations of rehabilitation goals and has embedded the use of REHACOM, an evidenced based innovation utilised for improving cognitive functioning. We have established referral pathways within a formal collaboration of health and care cross Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL).
Through our person-centred and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation, we aim to maximise independence and recovery whilst equipping people with the skills to return home or to a supported environment.
Individuals and their family work with the MDT (multi-disciplinary team) to set goals around their physical progress, functional abilities, future independence, leisure and work activities and communication.
Were committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for our patients and have put in place a range of measures to establish a robust and integrated Quality & Governance strategy.
Patients benefit from access to our on-site doctor and neuro-specialist team consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, specialist Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Specialist Nurses are able to provide care to those with ongoing neurological nursing needs including respiratory and tracheostomy care, diabetes, epilepsy, wound management, stoma care, enteral feeding and management of long term intravenous access points.
Our wonderful team understand that a holistic approach is necessary to ensure that those in our care are safe, happy, and healthy. We promote and fulfil the company values of being caring, honest, pro-active, and empowering for those we support.
What you'll be working:
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday to Friday
What you'll be doing:
* Ensure the provision of a high-quality physiotherapy service and its place within the multidisciplinary team
* Take a lead role in physiotherapy assessment and management of service users maintaining high standards of clinical care
* Develop and manage the physiotherapy service and staff
* Initiate and take a lead role in the development of physiotherapy department policies, guidelines and service developments
* Use highly developed physical skills to support patients who have a neurological impairment to maximise independence
* Liaise with family, carers and significant others where appropriate to ensure patients needs are met to a high standard
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff
What you'll have:
* A degree in Physiotherapy
* Be HCPC registered
* Demonstrate ability to be empathetic, motivating and reassuring to allow for active participation
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
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
* A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
* 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 £1000 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