Job summary
A Senior Physiotherapist at CHD Living Kingston Rehabilitation Centre will thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering person-centred, high-quality care. The centres commitment to individual care plans and rehabilitation ensures that each patients unique needs are met, providing an opportunity for you to make a real, positive impact on patients recovery journeys.
With a focus on professional development, CHD Living offers ongoing training, workshops, and access to cutting-edge rehabilitation equipment, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your field. As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will work with a variety of complex cases, from neurological rehabilitation to post-operative recovery, expanding your expertise across a diverse patient base.
The centre fosters a supportive environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance, and offering competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package. Flexibility in working arrangements ensures you can maintain personal wellbeing while excelling in your role.
Join a company that values your skills, invests in your professional growth, and provides a fulfilling, impactful role in a state-of-the-art facility. Working at Kingston Rehabilitation Centre means making a difference, both in patients' lives and your own career.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will lead the planning, development, and evaluation of physiotherapy services, ensuring high standards of assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. You will manage a diverse caseload, supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries, complex disabilities, and general rehabilitation, using evidence-based, person-centred approaches. Providing expert advice to the care team, MDT, and external agencies, you will play a key role in pre-admission assessments and service development.
You will supervise junior physiotherapists and therapy assistants, ensuring effective delegation and collaboration within the team to promote independence in rehabilitation. Additionally, you will maintain comprehensive patient records, assess and adjust treatment plans as required, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and safety guidelines.
As a role model, you will participate in training, provide clinical supervision, and contribute to service improvement through audits and evidence-based practices. You will also support the rehabilitation process with specialised neurorehabilitation and long-term disability management, including water-based therapies. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high standards of clinical care, driving policy improvements, and supporting the professional development of your team.
About us
About CHD Living
CHD Living is a leading provider of high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with complex needs, including acquired brain injuries and long-term disabilities. We operate residential care homes, rehabilitation centres, and home care services, with a focus on improving quality of life and maintaining independence.
Team & Atmosphere
At CHD Living, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where teamwork is key. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely to ensure the best outcomes for those we care for. We value open communication and mutual respect, creating a positive atmosphere for both staff and clients.
Work Ethic & Benefits
Our work ethic is driven by excellence and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. With a focus on career progression and internal growth, CHD Living is a great place to build a meaningful career in care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Physiotherapist Job Description
Role Purpose:
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will lead the delivery of specialised physiotherapy services, ensuring high standards in assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. You will manage a varied caseload, including patients with acquired brain injuries and complex disabilities, using evidence-based, person-centred approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Practice: Assess, treat, and manage your caseload, providing expert neurorehabilitation and long-term disability management. Develop and evaluate person-centred treatment plans and interventions.
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Team Leadership: Supervise junior physiotherapists and therapy assistants, delegating clinical tasks and providing support and training. Lead team collaboration to promote independence and rehabilitation.
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Specialist Knowledge: Offer expert advice to staff and external agencies. Conduct pre-admission assessments and coordinate rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the care team.
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Service Development: Drive continuous improvement of physiotherapy services, ensuring alignment with local and national guidelines. Participate in audits and research to enhance service quality.
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Communication: Build effective relationships with the MDT, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care and maximum rehabilitation potential. Provide education and training to colleagues and clients.
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Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Maintain accurate patient records and equipment safety.
Qualifications & Experience:
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HCPC registered Physiotherapist
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Proven experience in neurorehabilitation and long-term care
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Strong leadership and communication skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Physiotherapist Job Description
Role Purpose:
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will lead the delivery of specialised physiotherapy services, ensuring high standards in assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. You will manage a varied caseload, including patients with acquired brain injuries and complex disabilities, using evidence-based, person-centred approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Practice: Assess, treat, and manage your caseload, providing expert neurorehabilitation and long-term disability management. Develop and evaluate person-centred treatment plans and interventions.
-
Team Leadership: Supervise junior physiotherapists and therapy assistants, delegating clinical tasks and providing support and training. Lead team collaboration to promote independence and rehabilitation.
-
Specialist Knowledge: Offer expert advice to staff and external agencies. Conduct pre-admission assessments and coordinate rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the care team.
-
Service Development: Drive continuous improvement of physiotherapy services, ensuring alignment with local and national guidelines. Participate in audits and research to enhance service quality.
-
Communication: Build effective relationships with the MDT, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care and maximum rehabilitation potential. Provide education and training to colleagues and clients.
-
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Maintain accurate patient records and equipment safety.
Qualifications & Experience:
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HCPC registered Physiotherapist
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Proven experience in neurorehabilitation and long-term care
-
Strong leadership and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional Qualification as applicable (E)
- Post-graduation experience (E)
- Experience working with people with neurological conditions at a senior level (E)
- Experience working with people who have suffered an ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) at a senior level (E)
- Experience in rehabilitation at a senior level (E)
- Competent carrying out assessments and producing treatment plans (E)
- Competent at writing client reports (E)
- Good knowledge of CQC & Care Standards (E)
- Ability to confidently lead a therapy team (E)
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues (E)
- Professional work ethics (E)
- Sensitivity to other professional perspectives (E)
- Undertakes reflective practice and completes audits (E)
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (E)
- Good writing skills (E)
- Good command of English (E)
- Excellent organisational skills (E)
- Good computer skills (E)
- Experience in autonomous working (E)
- Able to work within time restraints and deliver to deadlines (E)
- Able to work with empathy (E)
- Active listener (E)
- Positive commitment to uphold Safeguarding Policies (E)
Desirable
- Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience of carrying out pre-admission assessments and suggesting likely therapy needs (D)
- Experience of carrying out water-based therapy sessions (D)
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act & DOLs (D)
- Ability to train colleagues (D)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional Qualification as applicable (E)
- Post-graduation experience (E)
- Experience working with people with neurological conditions at a senior level (E)
- Experience working with people who have suffered an ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) at a senior level (E)
- Experience in rehabilitation at a senior level (E)
- Competent carrying out assessments and producing treatment plans (E)
- Competent at writing client reports (E)
- Good knowledge of CQC & Care Standards (E)
- Ability to confidently lead a therapy team (E)
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues (E)
- Professional work ethics (E)
- Sensitivity to other professional perspectives (E)
- Undertakes reflective practice and completes audits (E)
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (E)
- Good writing skills (E)
- Good command of English (E)
- Excellent organisational skills (E)
- Good computer skills (E)
- Experience in autonomous working (E)
- Able to work within time restraints and deliver to deadlines (E)
- Able to work with empathy (E)
- Active listener (E)
- Positive commitment to uphold Safeguarding Policies (E)
Desirable
- Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience of carrying out pre-admission assessments and suggesting likely therapy needs (D)
- Experience of carrying out water-based therapy sessions (D)
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act & DOLs (D)
- Ability to train colleagues (D)
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).