Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist
Askham Rehab are looking for a full-time experienced (equivalent to Band 6/7) specialist neuro physiotherapist to join the growing multi-disciplinary team, to provide advanced neuro assessments and treatments within our specialist units. The candidate will have proven experience in assessing and treating neurological patients with complex physical movement patterns and difficulties, respiratory and tracheostomy needs, prescribing exercise programmes and be able to provide hands-on therapy, including management post Botulinum Toxin injections. The candidate will ideally have some experience in hydrotherapy and adjuncts such as Saebo, splinting, serial casting and functional electrical stimulation. The candidate will work closely with the MDT to provide guidance and treatment plans to our nursing, care and facilities colleagues to ensure that the patient-led rehabilitation goals are met.
Askham Rehab, part of Askham Village Community, is set in seven acres of beautiful countryside in Cambridgeshire, focusing on neurorehabilitation. Askham Rehab is driven by a family orientated ethos, to ensure patient-centred care is facilitated with an innovative approach to rehabilitation. Askham Rehab is made up of three multi-disciplinary focused units, with each unit specialising in an area of neuro rehab, including but not exclusive to: spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, traumatic brain injuries, complex care potentially involving respiratory and tracheostomy care, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease.
The onsite provisions include a main gym, two satellite gyms, a robotic suite, functional training suites, hydrotherapy pool, daily rehab-led activities and other rehabilitation adjuncts such as functional electrical stimulation, Saebo, orthotics, splinting and serial casting being just a highlight.
Askham Rehab prides itself on providing excellent neuro therapy and fully supports staff with further professional development, training and benefit packages, such as competitive rate of pay, opportunities for growth, contributory pension scheme, annual attendance bonus, loyalty bonus on selected work anniversaries, healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, compassionate leave, wellbeing leave, compliance bonus, reliability bonus, salary sacrifice scheme on childcare, birthday present with items from the café, 50% discount in the café, study/training allowance, wellness app to support mental health plus free access to legal, medical and other forms of support.
If you wish to meet the team, experience our residents, facilities and outcomes, you will find us on our own YouTube channel.
This role will be line managed by the Clinical Lead, for further information please liaise with Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services, 01354 740269 ext. 202.
Please apply via info@askhamrehab.com.
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
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