We are looking for someone really special to join us as a physiotherapist. The ideal candidate will be someone confident in supporting our amazing veterans. It is a role that will suit a physiotherapist who is driven, motivated and has the ability to lead by example.
It matters to us who you really are. We strive to live our values in everything we do and we want the people who join us to do the same. Having the right person join our team is important.
We are committed to investing in our staff – in skills, behaviours and wellbeing. We have a comprehensive training offer for our staff and your continued professional development is important to us. We are looking for people who share our values, people with passion and dedication who want to work as part of a team. People who want to make a difference to others. If this is you then I look forward to receiving your application.
Our Values:
With love
We carry out our work with love, showing that we genuinely care for residents, guests and staff
Living positively
We are optimistic in everything we do and support residents & guests in leading happy and fulfilled lives
As a family
We work and live and one team, one family, one community
Standing in their shoes
We show admiration and respect for our residents & guests and never forget what they have done
Care with courage
We are not afraid to what what's right and what is needed
Job Purpose:
To deliver a person centred approach which enables and promotes independence and supports positive quality of life.
To provide direct physiotherapy input to residents.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide comprehensive assessment of residents, using an individualised goal setting and holistic approach to demonstrate outcomes.
Train and empower the staff team to deliver physiotherapy interventions identified in the individualised care plan
Enable and support residents to maximise their physical potential through rehabilitation and enablement
Share knowledge, experience and best practice throughout the team, including but not limited to moving and handling training.
To be a Falls Champion for the allocated Home and support the Home Manager with Root Cause Analysis investigations as required.
Oversee the management and servicing of mobility equipment
To be proactive in risk assessing residents for moving and handling and hoisting procedures.
Support regulatory compliance, in accordance with Royal Star & Garter policies, appropriate legislation and guidance stipulated by regulatory bodies.
To ensure within the scope of your role that you promote health and safety and comply with the requirements set out in the Home's Health & Safety Policy and comply with guidelines for moving and handling residents
The ideal candidate will be proa-active, a great communicator and possess the ability to motivate others.
Able to demonstrate their experience of providing treatment to older people and or those with dementia care and will have worked within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Professional Qualifications:
Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons).
Registration with HCPC
Contact us to request a candidate pack.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £21.35 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons)
Experience:
* Physiotherapy: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person