Physiotherapist

Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapist that is passionate about neurorehabilitation and being able to have a positive impact on an individuals quality of life? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are recruiting for a Physiotherapist for a 12 month fixed term maternity cover. Candidates will have experience of working within the UK healthcare system and ideally have experience in neurological rehabilitation. The role is ideal for someone wishing to take the next step into working in a specialist neurological setting.

Working in an exciting and dynamic environment you will provide comprehensive assessment and high-quality therapy to individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions such as Stroke, ABI and Spinal Cord Injuries. You will have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families and staff, and utilise a wide array of resources and up to date technology. There will be opportunities to run and attend training, to provide supervision to therapy assistants and contribute to service development. (Continued professional development is actively encouraged, within the service we hold weekly therapy team meetings and in service training). We frequently send our staff on external training, should the need arise, to keep knowledge up to date and to develop specialist expertise.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Physiotherapist that has experience in assessing and providing therapy for an adult neurological caseload alongside experience of managing discharge planning processes. Knowledge of a variety of neurological conditions such as stroke, ABI, TBI and Spinal injuries is essential.

As a Physiotherapist at Marbrook, you will have access to:

• Regular supervision from the Senior Physiotherapist
• A friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of SLT, OT, Therapy Assistants, Clinical Psychology and nursing staff
• Regular on-site GP visits, and clinics led by our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
• A well-equipped therapy gym with a range of resources and equipment. Access to FES devices, orthotics etc.
• A therapy-led service, where you can provide therapy at the frequency you deem clinically appropriate
• Multiple forms of therapy, including 1:1 therapy, group therapy and the ability to complete community access/vocational sessions.
• Weekly in-service trainings to support CPD, alongside the ability to request additional trainings to further your individual portfolio
• The ability to input and play and active role in service improvement projects

About us
The Marbrook Centre is a specialist Neurological Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Since opening 10 years ago, we have developed a track record of consistently high quality therapy outcomes and positive feedback from individuals and families and our ICB partners on the rehabilitation and care experience.

We hold three services within the one building;

• Eden - Inpatient Rehab Unit - Providing intensive rehabilitation for people post-stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and other acute neurological conditions
• Bray - Long-term Nursing Unit Providing nursing care for those with long-term neurological conditions
• Mayfield - Dementia Unit Providing residential care for those living with dementia.

At The Marbrook Centre, we put the individual at the centre of their rehabilitation and care with a focus on high person led goal setting. Physiotherapy is a vital part of this process and is invaluable in providing independence and a better quality of life to those who we support. We work closely with the medical and care teams, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologist, who all work within the same building.

The Physiotherapy team input daily into the inpatient rehabilitation unit; providing intensive rehabilitation for around 6-12 weeks (sometimes longer), and provide splinting and transfer/mobility advice input to those on the long-term nursing and dementia units.

Job responsibilities
Purpose of role:
This post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering rehabilitation programmes to help our residents achieve their goals.

This post holder will be involved in supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired outcomes for their caseload.

As this is primarily a clinical role, this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents, their families and visiting professionals

Overall Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a caseload of complex rehabilitation residents.
• Carry out in depth assessments and use these to formulate therapeutic plans.
• Deliver high quality person centred dynamic rehabilitation sessions.
• Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Work closely with members of the MDT to support residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.
• Support with home visits for residents to aid discharge planning.
• To play a leading role in rehabilitation review meetings.
• Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs, social services, wheelchair services etc.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and their family members.
• To produce high quality written reports and rehabilitation documentation.
• Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine.
• Provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants.
• Provide clinical training and education to support workers
• Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.
• Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.
• Contribute to service development projects and where suitable take a leading role in their creation and delivery.

General Responsibilities:

• To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.
• To participate in audits as required.
• To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.
• To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
• To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.
• To take an active role in own personal and professional development.
• To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to Health and Safety at all times.
• To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) at all times.
• To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.
• At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.
• To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops

Equality & Diversity:
It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of Neuro specific CPD

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• A keen interest in treating people who have neurological conditions
• Sound knowledge of health & safety at work processes
• To be friendly and approachable
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good quality IT skills

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB
• Experience of complex spasticity management
• Experience of using FES with a neurological caseload
• Experience completing MCA assessments and involvement in best interest decision making.
• Experience of staff support, training & development processes

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.