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Senior Physiotherapist
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £37,862.30 to £42,905.39 per annum DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Why Join Us?
This organization is a specialist neurological service that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries and other neurological conditions such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. We provide expert neurorehabilitation and long-term complex care, ensuring that individuals can achieve the best possible recovery and live fulfilling lives. Our teams are passionate about what they do, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where colleagues look out for one another.

About the Service
We offer rehabilitation and care to people with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Our goal is to provide person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being for every service user. Our approach is innovative, and we are committed to delivering the highest standards of neurorehabilitation.

Main Purpose of the Role
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will assess, implement, and evaluate person-centred rehabilitation programmes within a multidisciplinary team. You will take responsibility for ensuring continuity and consistency in the physical management of service users and will demonstrate senior-level clinical, technical, and research skills through your breadth and depth of knowledge.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users to optimise their independence and physical function
• Formulate individualised rehabilitation and treatment plans using analytical and investigative skills
• Promote choice and ensure the service user’s experience is positive, encouraging them to raise concerns or complaints
• Liaise and collaborate with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of care
• Prescribe, provide, and maintain appropriate equipment within available resources
• Maintain up-to-date written and electronic records in accordance with professional standards, ensuring sensitive information is stored securely
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and promote clinical supervision
• Share knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching
• Lead on the localised training plan to ensure staff are equipped to provide physiotherapy interventions
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure service user confidentiality is upheld
• Occasionally undertake reasonable additional tasks as required

About You
• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Current membership with a professional body, such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership in a specialist interest group (e.g., ACPIN or ACPOPC), or willingness to join
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience working in a relevant setting
• Demonstrable experience in using evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Skilled in physiotherapy assessments and interventions, with the ability to use complex clinical reasoning

Rewards and Benefits
• Competitive salary of £37,862.30 to £42,905.39 per annum DOE
• 35 days of holiday, including bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Blue Light Card, offering discounts for NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel
• Perkbox access for additional benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free uniform and free parking

We also focus heavily on employee well-being and support, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed. Career development is a priority, and we provide training and learning opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

How to Apply
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button or send your CV to (url removed)
Please note: We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Compliance Checks
All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including three years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks