Position
Physiotherapist – 6 month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
Care Home
Adswood Lodge / Acer Mews
Location
Stockport, SK3 8HZ / Ashton‑under‑Lynne, OL6 9JF
Contract
Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday; 4 days at Adswood Lodge, 1 day at Acer Mews
Rate
£41,030 per annum
About Exemplar Health Care
Adswood Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Stable and secure employment opportunities are offered with benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About The Role
Our physiotherapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses, and interventions to support people to maintain optimal muscle function, limit/delay deterioration, and regain movement and mobility where possible. You will work as part of a wider clinical team to create person‑centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their physiotherapy goals, and evaluate their outcomes. No two days will ever be the same, but your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
* Being responsible for a clinical caseload
* Working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person‑centred physiotherapy interventions
* Collaborating closely with the therapy team (occupational therapist, therapy assistant, and activities coordinators)
* Carrying out assessments
* Maintaining accurate records for people receiving physiotherapy
* Promoting choice, dignity and independence
Qualifications
To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered.
About You
Above all, you are someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You also have:
* A thorough understanding of physiotherapy best practice
* The ability to demonstrate an excellent range of physiotherapy interventions and treatments
* A kind and caring approach
* A sense of humour and fun
* A positive, can‑do attitude
* Lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
* Creative thinking and sound organisational skills
* Great listening and communication skills
What We Offer
* Regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
* Free DBS check
* 24/7 counselling and support
* Blue Light Card eligibility
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