Physiotherapist
Application Deadline: 9 March 2026
Department: Therapies
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK
Compensation: £27,721 - £34,167 / year
Description
You will be part of our physiotherapy provision within the college, carrying out physiotherapy sessions with students and supporting college staff to manage the physical needs of students across the academic and residential services. The role is for a Physiotherapist with at least one year's post qualification experience to work as part of our Healthcare provision at QAC. Neurological experience is desirable.
You will work as part of a small team of four Physiotherapists and three Physio Assistants.
Salary:
£27, £34,167.28
Starting salary subject to skills and experience
Hours:
Mon - Fri working pattern. 41 weeks per year (term time and an additional 2 weeks over the summer break).
Key Responsibilities
Duties and Key Areas of Responsibility
* Assess the physiotherapy needs of identified students' referred for a place at QAC.
* Complete, implement and review physiotherapy treatment programmes for students.
* Work closely with staff in academic, healthcare, mobility and residential services to ensure the provision of safe, holistic care to students.
* Have an awareness / experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities / difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and visual impairment.
* Ensure that a high standard of physiotherapy service is provided, adhering to quality measures and expected outputs.
* Maintain up to date records of student progress and write reports for reviews and outside agencies as required.
* Liaise with parents/carers and other health professionals as required.
* Ensure that all equipment used is in good order and practice in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and policies.
* Support senior staff to produce a physiotherapy timetable for students.
* Provide support and guidance to the Physiotherapy Assistants and delegate care appropriate to their skill set.
* Instruct students and their support staff in an active approach to gaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
* Use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to students who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who have limited English.
* Ability to carry out assessment and treatment with moderate to intense physical effort on a daily basis.
* The post holder will respect confidentiality at all times.
* To deliver in-house training as required.
* Contribute to development of student care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and relay information to relevant others regarding the recommended changes to clinical care or service provision.
* Have the ability to work effectively under pressure and with limited supervision.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of equality and diversity and encourage students to be involved in their care, respecting their physical, emotional and social needs.
* Work in a professional manner, honouring the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) Code of Conduct and keeping up to date with professional developments within your range of practice and beyond.
* Perform such other duties consistent with the nature of the post as may be required from time to time.
The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.
Safeguarding Statement:
Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two employment references.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
Be registered with the Health an Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)
Full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Previous experience of providing varied clinical physiotherapy treatment
Manage a caseload confidentially and adhere to deadlines
Awareness of legislation relating to Health and Safety and Data Protection
Previous experience of working with a range of professionals, whilst still maintaining a high standard and quality of care
Computer literate and able to produce clear case notes
Flexible and adaptable communication style
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Able to plan, prioritise and implement physiotherapy treatments
Contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Evidence of strong English language skills (verbal, reading and writing)
Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham
Join our team at Queen Alexandra College
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.
The newly structured Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.
Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to: · Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals · Make a difference to the educational experience of young people · Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education · Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence · Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.
Our benefits include;
Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)
Academic Year 2024/25
* Access to on site car parking
* Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
* Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
* Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
* QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
* BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
* Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
* Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
* Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
* Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
* Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
* Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
* Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
* Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
* Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
* On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
* Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
* Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.
We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills,
personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC.
Please take time to
review the job description above.
Please upload a CV/Resume* with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you
believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your CV/Resume* will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.
Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The College's Safeguarding Policies are
available here
As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, and in line with updated guidance published in September 2022, we will carry out an online search of all shortlisted candidates. This search may enable us to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and publicly available for review online, which we may wish to explore with you in further detail during the interview process. As part of your application we have asked you to provide the account names, usernames and/or handles for any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on, or contribute to. A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further information.