Senior Specialist Physiotherapist

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Job description

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £52,800 Pro Rata
Hours: 21 hours per week

Why Apply?

Merco Medical is seeking a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist to join a dedicated team providing life-changing support to individuals with acquired brain injuries. This is an opportunity to be part of an expert neurorehabilitation service that helps people regain skills and work towards personal goals. The role offers an incredibly supportive environment, where team spirit and collaboration are at the heart of the service.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist, you will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist neurorehabilitation services. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating people with acquired brain injuries across three key pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being. You'll be responsible for developing tailored treatment plans, delivering effective interventions, and liaising with a wide range of professionals, family members, and service users.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Specialist Physiotherapist:

• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments and create tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, adjusting as needed based on individual progress and team discussions.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring physiotherapy input aligns with service goals.
• Provide specialist advice and engage in problem-solving within your clinical area of expertise.
• Safely manage challenging behaviours, including physical aggression, mental health disorders, and more.
• Identify and manage physiotherapy equipment and devices, referring to other services where necessary.
• Record and track treatment outcomes, ensuring accurate data entry into standardised systems.

Requirements for Senior Specialist Physiotherapist:

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation or related fields (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health, MSK).
• Ability to perform complex neurophysiotherapy assessments and develop specialist treatment plans.
• Strong commitment to professional development and evidence of continued learning.
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: up to £52,809 pro rata
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Company pension and group life assurance.
• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping, dining, and more.
• Eye voucher scheme and access to the Blue Light Card for discounts across various sectors.
• A strong focus on employee well-being and support.

Join a compassionate, professional team making a real difference. Submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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