Physiotherapy Specialist

To work as a specialist within the multi-disciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to individuals with acquired brain injury.

• To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional with support and supervision, or a more senior Physiotherapist for complex cases.
• To undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, and treatment plans.
• To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to the individual's response, multi-disciplinary team discussion, and other influencing factors.
• To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practice guidelines.
• To provide specialist professional advice and support, and use complex clinical problem-solving.
• To engage in a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team.
• To work proactively as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural/neuropsychological model.
• To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being.
• To work safely with individuals with challenging behaviours, such as verbal and physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition.
• To participate in setting multi-disciplinary team goals as per Brainkind's goal setting guidelines.
• To identify and safely use relevant physiotherapeutic equipment, devices, and other interventions, such as tilt tables, splints, and micro-stimulation.
• To capture outcomes of treatment, using Brainkind's standardised measures.
• To ensure timely completion of Brainkind's outcome measure database, and that the local team is doing so.
• To effectively manage time and caseload within a potentially pressurised environment.
• To prioritise own workload and instruct, support, and delegate the workload of physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
• To understand and comply with responsibilities regarding risk management and safeguarding.
• To use knowledge and skills required for safe moving and handling of individuals with acquired brain injury, both in community and inpatient environments.
• To produce and present reports, including details of assessment, treatment, outcomes, recommendations, and appropriate referrals.
• To educate and teach support workers to participate in ongoing rehabilitation care plans for individuals with acquired brain injury.
• To maintain and supervise accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
• To overcome barriers to communication using a range of verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills.
• To have comprehensive knowledge of relevant local services, and ensure that appropriate referrals are initiated.
• To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective discharge planning.
• To provide sufficient specialist clinical support and supervision to students, assistants, and physiotherapy colleagues for them to carry out their clinical roles effectively.

• A competitive salary of £35,392-£42,618 FTE.
• Excellent training and support.
• Company Pension.
• Group life assurance.
• Eye voucher scheme.
• Nationwide employee staff discounts, including gym membership, eating out, and shopping.
• Blue Light Card, providing discounts online and in-store.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support individuals 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 – you'll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.