Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

Active Care Group

  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Are you a passionate and dedicated Neurological Physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join Neural Pathways, a dynamic and innovative neurological rehabilitation provider, and be part of a highly skilled team delivering specialist care both in our state-of-the-art Neuro Hub and in the community.At Neural Pathways, is an award-winning neuro therapy service which takes pride in building bespoke rehabilitation programmes for clients living in the community. We are committed to transforming lives through cutting-edge rehabilitation approaches and person-centred care. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to support individuals with neurological conditions, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. We take pride in our modern facilities, expert multidisciplinary teams, and commitment to innovation, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs. Whether working within our Neuro Hub or delivering therapy in clients' homes, you will be making a meaningful difference every day.Due to the expansion of our services, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team they will work with our clients in all settings to enable them to lead an active, meaningful and fulfilling future.As a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in assessing, treating, and managing individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, helping them to achieve their maximum potential. This role offers a diverse caseload, working within our cutting-edge Neuro Hub and delivering high-quality care to clients in their homes and communities, and therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.We work with clients with a wide range of neurological conditions to include:
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Neurological Degenerative conditions such as MND and MS
  • Polytrauma clients to include orthopaedic injuries
  • Upper and lower limb amputees
Our clients predominantly have a medico legal case on going, but we also work with clients who fund their rehabilitation themselves. We are known for our client centred values and for offering highly skilled interprofessional rehabilitation. Our therapists are encouraged to think outside of the box, to work innovatively and holistically to deliver life changing sustainable outcomes.You must be a great team player and be willing to go that extra mile for your clients and their family. If you are an innovative Physiotherapist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join Neural Pathways and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through rehabilitation.What you'll be working:Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.What you'll be doing:
  • Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment of clients following life changing catastrophic injury
  • Manage own caseload working as an autonomous practitioner
  • Provide Physiotherapist as part of the multidisciplinary team, and be involved in interdisciplinary team service developments, meetings and audit as appropriate
  • Demonstrate empathy with distressed clients, carers/ families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
  • Undertake continuous professional development and invest in the team by promoting excellent skills and embedding innovation
  • Write reports in a range of styles as well as keeping up to date with clinical record keeping
  • Keep an overview of treatment programmes to ensure they are aligned with clinical recommendations and the rehabilitation package commissioned for each client
A link to the full job description and personal specification is at the bottom of this advert.What you'll have:
  • HCPC registration
  • Minimum 5 years post graduate experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
  • Experience of working within a neurological care and rehabilitation setting
  • Knowledge of the medico-legal system would be an advantage
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.What to look forward to:
  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday Off
  • Access to a workplace bonus scheme up to 15% of your annual salary
  • Annual training budget for CPD
  • Access to employee loyalty scheme
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group