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Senior Physiotherapist - Hitchin
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Senior Physiotherapist - Hitchin
Senior Physiotherapist (Band 7 Equivalent)
Location
Hitchin
Salary & Hours
- Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum (FTE)
- Hours: 30 hours per week, across 4 days (Mon–Fri)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior physiotherapist with neurological expertise and leadership experience to join Stagenhoe, a Brainkind neurological care centre in Hertfordshire.
This role offers:
- A leadership position within a cohesive clinical team
- The chance to drive comprehensive rehabilitation and support for residents with neurological conditions
- Active involvement in service development, audit, and interdisciplinary collaboration
About Us: Stagenhoe & Brainkind
- Brainkind is a UK charity dedicated to enhancing lives following brain injuries (trauma, illness, or substance-related).
- Services include assessment centres, neurorehabilitation units, and hospitals, using expert-led recovery programmes tailored to individual goals.
- Stagenhoe provides speculative neurological care (aged 18+) across conditions such as:
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Acquired brain injuries
- The care team consists of:
- Registered nurses
- Physiotherapists (lead role)
- Occupational therapists
- Healthcare assistants & therapy assistants
Key Responsibilities
In this senior physiotherapy role, you’ll be responsible for:
Management & Leadership
- Oversee team performance: Daily management of staff, operational support, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures.
- Service development: Lead clinical and operational improvements through:
- Peer review & audit
- Outcome measure evaluation
- Service user participation strategies
- Clinical governance:
- Implement risk management policies and compliance with national/local guidelines.
- Chair interdisciplinary team meetings and service councils.
- Resource allocation:
- Monitor caseload distribution, ensuring efficient and effective care.
- Oversee training attendance (mandatory + professional development).
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Clinical Practice
- Lead therapy delivery: Plan, implement, and evaluate individually tailored rehabilitation programmes.
- Team supervision: Ensure documentation adheres to HCPC and Brainkind standards.
- Operational collaboration:
- Work with therapists, nurses, and healthcare teams across boundaries.
- Handle operational challenges (e.g., referrals, cross-site coordination).
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
- Uphold confidentiality and data protection. (Occasional additional tasks may be assigned as needed.)
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a physiotherapist.
- Degree or diploma in physiotherapy.
- Specialist neurological experience:
- Proven expertise in moderate/advanced neurological conditions with evidence-based interventions.
- Experience with seating/postural care (advantageous).
- Essential demyelination/respiratory disease competency.
- Leadership experience in healthcare/social care:
- Managing staff clusters (objective-setting, discipline, recruitment).
- Evidence of analytical thinking (e.g., audit reports, outcome measures).
- Professional development:
- Current CPD portfolio (evidence requested).
- Post-registration training in clinical management.
Desirable
- Exposure to smart technology aids (robotics, telehealth).
- Familiarity with quality assurance frameworks (e.g., **TdS ‘no Ticket agenda’**).
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Benefits Package
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Financial & Leave:
- 38 days annual leave (pro-rata, including bank holidays).
- Buy/sell up to 5 days per year to extend leave.
- Minimum 1 day extra for staffed UK honours (e.g., Decาชวนก).
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Wellbeing & Support:
- Simply Health Plan: Discounted routine healthcare (check www.simplyhealth.co.uk).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Counselling for employees.
- Pension scheme, group life assurance, eye care vouchers, and long-service awards.
- Career progression:
- Funded short/long-term training.
- Shadowing senior colleagues.
- Team mentoring roles.
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Environment:
- Free parking
- Flexible benefits (e.g., discounted staff amenities across Brainkind sites).
Why Join Brainkind?
We pride ourselves on:
- Passionate, collaborative teams – a culture built on support and peer accountability.
- Impactful work: Helping service users regain independence and achieve person-centred goals.
- Inclusivity: A Disability Confident Employer with commitment to diversity.
Note: Audit checks include DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) (PGV/Checks). Starting immediately – Apply ASAP (rolling shortlist!).
Next Steps
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Contact us for more information:
- Jenny Woodgate (Physiotherapy Clinical Lead) Email: Jennifer.woodgate@brainkind.org
- Ivan Molina (Service Manager) Email: Ivan.molina@brainkind.org
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Apply by email:
- Headline/cover letter with your application.
- Send CV + reasons for interest to: css.recruitment@thedtgroup.org
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