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
At QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre (‘CRC’) we offer neurorehabilitation and transitional support to clients after a stroke or other acquired brain injury. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides residential or outpatient therapies to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioural problems.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Physiotherapist Band 6,to provide a rehabilitation for clients with complex disability.
All staff participate in the key worker program for clients.
Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.
This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).
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
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