Physiotherapist – Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor

January 10, 2024
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Global Healthcare Jobs, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency, holds an impressive TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 with over 500+ reviews, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are actively seeking Physiotherapists for an exciting opportunity with the NHS in Devon. Connect with us and experience the benefits of working with a trusted agency!

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract

Pay Rate: £25.65 per hour (assignment rate)

Shift/Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time

Why work with us?

  • Personalised Connection: We believe in building meaningful relationships. Connect with us and benefit from your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector. Our consultant will provide tailored guidance throughout your journey with us.
  • Exclusive Access: Unlock extraordinary opportunities that are not available elsewhere. We have exclusive access to a wide range of roles, including prestigious projects like NHSBT, The Home Office, and Vaccination Centres (private and public).
  • Financial Rewards: Earn a generous £250 refer-a-friend bonus once your referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply). We also cover registration body costs based on your length of service (T&Cs apply). Additionally, receive a £250 bonus for bringing your own position to us.
  • Streamlined Process: Embrace efficiency with our fully online and paperless registration service. We handle the administrative burdens, providing a seamless experience for you.
  • Continuous Support: Benefit from clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We prioritise your success and development.

Main Duties:

  • To perform clinical assessments, design and implement safe, progressive individual exercise treatment schedules, with daily recording of prescribed treatment plans and auditing of selected areas, in accordance with the ERI Standards of Proficiency to Practice.
  • To conduct safe and effective group-based exercise therapy sessions (up to a max of 15 patients) to restore optimal function to injured or ill service personnel. Typical sessions include the development of strength, Range of Movement (ROM) enhancement, posture, neuro-muscular control, walking/running re-education, aerobic training, recreational therapy, manual handling and hydrotherapy (including pool-based rehab/fitness sessions).
  • To lead a group of patients within a defined clinical area, setting appropriate rehabilitation treatment goals and assessing and treating all forms of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries.
  • To work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team providing a comprehensive and professional rehab service.
  • To adhere to all aspects of clinical governance.
  • To deal with the emotional and behavioural aspects of illness/injury, aggressive outbursts and challenging behaviour.
  • To communicate complex information clearly through presentations and in writing.
  • To communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, demonstrating negotiation, mediation, empathy, and reassurance.
  • To develop good working relationships and work collaboratively with managers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements of the Physiotherapist:

  • Qualified physiotherapist, i.e., Degree or equivalent within Physiotherapy.
  • Recent UK experience within physiotherapy.
  • Registered with the HCPC as a physiotherapist to work in the UK.
  • NHS experience would be advantageous but not essential.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists and physio assistants (Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, and above!) within different physio services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors.

Contact: This physiotherapy job is advertised by Ray Deb. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to candidates who meet the specified requirements for this physio role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments: At Global Healthcare Jobs, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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