We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Physiotherapist Band 6,to provide a rehabilitation for clients with complex disability.
QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.
We work with over 10,000 disabled children and adults every year with physical or learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Whether it’s gaining new skills to live independently, rehabilitation after a brain injury or stroke, or improving independence through increased mobility and accessible holidays; QEF helps disabled people to fulfil their potential in life.
QEF is structured into two main services – Mobility Services (who operate outreach services across the South East of England), Care and Rehabilitation Centre located within our Leatherhead in Surrey campus. These are augmented by QEF Retail Trading (15 retail charity shops) and a family of smaller charities – MERU which provides innovative product solutions for Children and The Grange in Kent a residential care home for adults with a learning disability.
THE OPPORTUNITY
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
• To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
• Providing assessment and developing treatment programmes for clients.
• Ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapists.
• Setting of clients’ short- and long-term goals.
• Assisting in casting and splinting as appropriate.
• Integrating and monitoring treatment programmes in the clients’ environment whether carried out by therapy support worker or care staff.
• Integrating strategies agreed on by the multi-disciplinary team into treatment management.
• Participating in the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department.
• To support home visits as required in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department.
• Keeping abreast of developments within the profession.
• Supervising the therapy support workers as required in conjunction with the senior physiotherapists.
• Instructing members of the care and support team regarding moving and handling, transfers, splints, standing and walking, in conjunction with the senior therapists.
• Advising and assisting other session staff on the correct working environment to enable clients to maximise their physical abilities, in conjunction with the senior therapists.
• Contributing to clients’ reports for reviews and case conferences.
• Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and always ensuring the safety of clients and staff in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients – providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge.
• Maintaining client records and providing written assessments, referrals and reports as required.
ABOUT YOU
• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You hold a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and up to date HCPC registration
• You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and/or physical and learning difficulties.
• You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management
• You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio
BENEFITS
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (INCREASING WITH SERVICE)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities and cycles as required by QEF’s policies and procedures.
• Acting in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements as may apply from time to time.
• Supporting and encouraging the involvement of volunteers.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy and avoiding any behaviour that either directly or indirectly discriminates against others on the grounds of any protected characteristic.
• Taking Health and Safety duties seriously to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and our residents and clients.
• Being an active team player and attending team meetings and briefings to which you are invited.
• QEF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers must be responsible and accountable for their safeguarding practice and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours in your approach to your role and to our staff, clients, and residents.
BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service
- Flexible working
- Pension (higher employer contribution)
- Life Assurance (4 times the annual salary)
- Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts (free to employees)
- Free on-site parking
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Click HERE for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification. Please apply by sending your CV and a full personal statement.
Disability Confident Employer
• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage