Physiotherapist
Aurora Orchard Manor
Cambridgeshire
- £34,102 - £41,122 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2022
Job overview
Physiotherapist - Orchard Manor
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £34,102 - £41,122 per year
Hours: 40 Hours per week
We are currently looking for a Physiotherapist to work on a permanent basis at Orchard Manor. Situated in the village of Meldreth, just ten miles south of Cambridge, on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border. Orchard Manor offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults who have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties resulting in complex learning and physical needs
Main Purpose of the role:
To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to young adults with a learning disability and complex needs. The Physiotherapist will work in collaboration with each young person, their network of care, mainstream health services and the multidisciplinary team to enhance, optimise and maintain the young people’s physical presentation, function and quality of life.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Previous experience in an Physiotherapy role, preferably with adults in neurorehabilitation and/or with a learning disability.
- Experience of leading and training others and working collaboratively.
- Experience of delivering Hydrotherapy and Rebound Therapy.
Essential Criteria:
- A recognised degree in Physiotherapy (MSc, or BSc in Physiotherapy, with a Learning Disability placement) and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Ability to demonstrate and commit to continual professional development.
- High level of mental and physical stamina.
- A strong desire to make a difference to young people.
- Willingness to undertake a trainer qualification in Moving and Handling and to provide training to colleagues.
- Willingness to design and deliver Hydrotherapy and Rebound therapy programmes and provide training to colleagues
You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required.
Benefits and Additional Information
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Life assurance and Pension
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
About Aurora Orchard Manor
- Aurora Orchard Manor
- Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston
- Hertfordshire
- SG8 6LG
- United Kingdom
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