Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - Ely

NHS

  • Ely, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - ElyFen HouseSalary:£47,810 - £54,710 FTE DOEHours: 28 hours a week Flexible working hours available.Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded service at Fen House; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.Main duties of the jobTo work as a specialist within the multi/interdisciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to people we support with acquired brain injury, across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being. To lead and develop specialist physiotherapy provision within the service. To liaise with internal and external professionals, relevant organisations, family members and people we support. To act as a positive professional role model, and to pro-actively support the clinical leadership team to achieve Brainkind Objectives.About usBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.Rewards:A competitive salary of between£47,810 - £54,710 FTE DOE38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
  • Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and support
  • Group life assurance
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Free parking
  • Company Pension
  • Long Service and Staff Awards
DetailsDate posted25 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFlexible workingReference numberB0462-25-0055Job locationsBrainkind143 Lynn RoadElyCambridgeshireCB61SDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, andtreatment plans.To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to thePeople We Support response, multi/inter disciplinary team discussion, andother influencing factors.To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practiceguidelines.To provide specialist professional advice and support for complex cases, andlead on complex clinical problem-solving.To lead on a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team, inagreement with clinical lead.To work pro-actively as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team providingphysiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioral/ neuropsychologicalmodel.To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being.To work safely with people we support with challenging behaviours i.e. verbaland physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, andtreatment plans.To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to thePeople We Support response, multi/inter disciplinary team discussion, andother influencing factors.To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practiceguidelines.To provide specialist professional advice and support for complex cases, andlead on complex clinical problem-solving.To lead on a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team, inagreement with clinical lead.To work pro-actively as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team providingphysiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioral/ neuropsychologicalmodel.To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being.To work safely with people we support with challenging behaviours i.e. verbaland physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition.Person SpecificationRequirementsEssential
  • Full Driving licence and willingness to drive people we support in unit vehicles.
  • Ability/willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet the operation need.
  • Ability to work flexible hours within reason to meet the needs of people we support.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
  • Registered with the HCPC.
  • Practice Placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year.
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience of working with people we support with neurological deficits, including acquired brain injury.
  • Experience of performing complex physiotherapy assessments and interventions in ABI rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge and application of physiotherapy principles in neurorehabilitation.
  • Specialist knowledge of principles in neurophysiotherapy.
  • Minimum of 4 years post registration with at least 2 years in neurological rehabilitation or in a related field such as learning disabilities, MSK, mental health.
Person SpecificationRequirementsEssential
  • Full Driving licence and willingness to drive people we support in unit vehicles.
  • Ability/willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet the operation need.
  • Ability to work flexible hours within reason to meet the needs of people we support.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
  • Registered with the HCPC.
  • Practice Placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year.
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience of working with people we support with neurological deficits, including acquired brain injury.
  • Experience of performing complex physiotherapy assessments and interventions in ABI rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge and application of physiotherapy principles in neurorehabilitation.
  • Specialist knowledge of principles in neurophysiotherapy.
  • Minimum of 4 years post registration with at least 2 years in neurological rehabilitation or in a related field such as learning disabilities, MSK, mental health.

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