About this role
Job summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Main duties of the job
*We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*
This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of a specialist neurological rehabilitation service at a pivotal point in its journey.
We're looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist who sees opportunity where others see challenge someone who is motivated by the chance to influence change, embed clinical excellence, and help create a rehabilitation service recognised for outstanding patient outcomes.
You'll join at a time of significant investment across our neurorehabilitation division, with the opportunity to shape not only the physiotherapy service and wider therapy team, but the future direction of the centre itself. A key part of this investment is the development of a brand-new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation gym, incorporating advanced rehabilitation technology, robotics and innovative treatment approaches. The new facility will feature a full suite of specialist equipment, including the Luna EMG Premium and ExoMotus M4, enabling therapists to deliver intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation and maximise outcomes for the people we support. You'll have the opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping this exciting new facility and ensuring it supports the delivery of exceptional neurological rehabilitation.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Role:
As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Physiotherapy team in developing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on an operational day to day basis. This includes both an inpatient and outpatient service. Use highly developed clinical reasoning and an evidenced based approach in the advanced assessment and treatment of individuals with a variety of complex neurological presentations. Determine a clinical diagnosis and develop a treatment plan with holistic SMART goals alongside the patient and team. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of outcomes measures. Ensure high standards of professionalism and clinical care through day-to-day management, supervision, training and staff development to ensure staff are working within their competencies. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach to service delivery. Demonstrate professional and effective communication with residents, families, MDT (and wider team at Hunters Moor), commissioners and external agencies. Work collaboratively with the therapy manager, MDT and service manager to influence development and ensure an excellent quality of care is provided. Maintain CPD and development in line with the needs of the service. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights. What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by 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*Welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments; £2000 upon joining and £3000 following probation*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Significant experience working within a neurorehabilitation setting Proven experience working with tracheostomy or altered airway patients and delivering high-level chest physiotherapy including complex airway clearance and respiratory management. An ability to provide in depth training to the clinical team about neurorehabilitation / respiratory techniques / conditions. Demonstrate consistent ability to be empathetic, motivating and reassuring to allow for active participation Supervision/line management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Active Care Group
Address Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Birmingham
West Midlands
B28 8SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)