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Caretech Community Services Ltd

Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7)

The closing date is 07 March 2026

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Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7)

Location Ditchingham, Suffolk Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

Main duties of the job

The Role

You will:

  • To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.
  • To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.
  • To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.
  • To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.
  • To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.
  • To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.
  • To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.

About us

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £46,148 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7CB708A8

Job locations

Ditchingham Suffolk

NR35 2QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The role as a Senior Physiotherapist will support men and women with complex healthcare needs, to manager caseloads of clients with brain injury, provide direct physiotherapy interventions and to demonstrate clinical aspects, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy such as manual handling, falls management and respiratory care.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.

To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.

To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.

To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.

To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.

To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.

To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.

Communication

To Communicate effectively, timely in a calm and considered way.

Working collaboratively with colleagues.

Be a visible presence within the Company.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The role as a Senior Physiotherapist will support men and women with complex healthcare needs, to manager caseloads of clients with brain injury, provide direct physiotherapy interventions and to demonstrate clinical aspects, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy such as manual handling, falls management and respiratory care.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

To manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Physiotherapy rehabilitation intervention plans.

To provide direct physiotherapy intervention, as well as advise on issues related to physiotherapy, such as manual handling, falls management, spasticity management, respiratory care etc.

To promote choice in clinical aspects and aim to optimise independence and physical activity.

To demonstrate clinical leadership and complete regular clinical supervisions with junior staff.

To share knowledge and expertise with other members of staff through formal and informal training.

To maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality and to maintain up to date written and electronic in accordance with professional and company standards.

To liaise with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of therapy and to facilitate a smooth discharge process.

Communication

To Communicate effectively, timely in a calm and considered way.

Working collaboratively with colleagues.

Be a visible presence within the Company.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above
Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

Ditchingham Suffolk

NR35 2QL


Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

Ditchingham Suffolk

NR35 2QL


Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Natasha Powell

VP7CB708A8.1286@vacancyposter.com

03332220710

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £46,148 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7CB708A8

Job locations

Ditchingham Suffolk

NR35 2QL


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