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This role offersan exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled neurophysiotherapy team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol,a 52 bedded Level 1 and Level 2 specialist inpatient rehabilitation service for the South West of England.
At Frenchay, we provide specialist rehabilitation topatients with complex neurological needs following acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions. Therefore, we are seeking acandidate withexisting skills in neurorehabilitation who ishighly motivated to improve patient outcomes through yourtreatment approaches, based on the best available evidence. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely withDoctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Psychologists and, as such,teamwork and communication skills will be key.
If you are passionate about neurorehabilitation and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as soon as possible, as thisadvert will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
What you'll be working:
Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5, 8am to 4pm, 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, andwe willdo our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
What you'll be doing:
Your clinical work will cover:
* Medical and physical management of spasticity including splinting and serial casting
* Complex postural management
* Disorders of consciousness
* Assessment for and provision of orthotics
* Hydrotherapy
* Use of specialist equipment e.g. the Lite-Gait overhead walking harness and treadmill; Quest electric standing frames; standard and motomed exercise bikes and tilt tables
* Management of Behaviours that Challenge
* Tracheostomy management and weaning
* Patient centred goal setting
* Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.
Managerial duties will involve:
* Take a pro-active and supportive role in service development
* Provide supervision and appraisal for team members
* Deliver both local in-service and more formal training
* Be involved in centre wide initiatives
You will receive excellent clinical support and supervision with a commitment to your ongoing training and development.
For an informal discussion please callClaire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697. Alternatively, email claire.bassett@activecaregroup.co.uk or david.hewitt@activecaregroup.co.uk
What you'll have:
* HCPC registration
* Previous neurorehabilitation experience
* Tracheostomy training is essential
* Post graduate traininge.g., in Normal Movement, Movement Science, or other neuro specific courses 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 committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline &Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* Asalary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pension
* Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by 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
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