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 more 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. This may involve referral to other services.
• 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 are 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, including when working with individuals with challenging behaviour.
• To produce and present reports which include 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: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

We put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.