Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

The Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (ABIRS) Dorset provides specialist rehabilitation for patients with complex difficulties following an acquired brain injury. Our team of highly specialist and experienced staff includes a Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant, Clinical/Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapist and Rehabilitation Assistants. The team applies a fully integrated multidisciplinary approach to offer individualised rehabilitation programmes so that people with severe brain injury can achieve their best outcomes possible.
ABIRS offers supportive supervision and regular in-service education opportunities. This is a brilliant opportunity for a highly experienced Neuro-Physiotherapist keen to develop their career in a specialist area of rehabilitation.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check., We are currently looking for a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join our service in the community. The post holder will play a central role in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients by providing innovative and evidence-based assessments and rehabilitation programmes for individuals and small groups of patients and carers. The post holder will use a patient centred goal setting approach, working closely with the multi disciplinary team, in patient brain injury rehab colleagues and other specialist teams. The post holder will also be required to offer a specialist consultation service to other professionals, staff supervision and there will be the opportunity for leading/ engaging in Quality Improvement initiatives. Experience in Vestibular Rehabilitation is desirable or the willingness to develop specialist skills in this area.

Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
+ 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
+ Excellent NHS pension scheme
+ Health and wellbeing services
+ Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
+ Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
+ Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
+ Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
+ Relocation costs where applicable
+ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying and selling annual leave
+ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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