Brain Injury Matters (NI)
Job Description & Person Specification
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Based at
Belfast, with travel across NI
Contract
25 hours
Salary
£22,000-24,000 pro rata and 5% pension contribution
Responsible to
Clinical Lead
Main Purpose
To provide physiotherapy assessment and programmes of exercise for
individuals with Acquired brain injury to promote their physical wellbeing.
Applications via CV; Please send to info@braininjurymatters.org.uk by 12 noon on Monday
18th January 2016
Main Duties
1. Carry out assessments for service users who are referred to the service.
2. To provide up to date problem lists, treatment plans and goals for each service user.
3. Maintain regular communication with the team and, alongside them, work towards achievable
goals for each member.
4. Liaise with external leisure centres and sports bodies using community resources to add value
to the programme.
5. Manage use of the fitness suite and liaise with suppliers. Maintain a safe environment when
working with members in the gym. Ensure equipment is properly maintained.
6. Provide training for staff members and volunteers, for example, in manual handling.
7. Assist the Clinical lead in evaluating the impact of physiotherapy intervention and exercise for
service users and reporting on progress to funders.
8. Deliver Health and Wellbeing education relevant to the specific needs of the groups.
9. Deliver group based activities and interventions to promote health and wellbeing,
10. Co-ordinate the Wellbeing Programme and support external providers and volunteers.
11. Assist in the development of Rebound Physio and treatment of private patients in the charity’s
social business.
Other Duties
1. Attend team meetings and training as required.
2. Participate in member Goal Setting Reviews (GSRs).
3. Key working responsibilities.
4. Any other duties that may reasonably be required.
Essential
Qualifications
1. Degree in Physiotherapy
2. State Registration
Desirable
1.Evidence of relevant courses
undertaken e.g.
Bobath/MSK/Pilates/Yoga
2. First Aid qualified
Experience
2.Experience of working in a
1. At least 1year’s post graduate experience of working
neurological setting
with a range of conditions, corresponding to minimum
NHS Band 5 level.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. To be able to demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning
and problem solving skills
2. To have knowledge and experience of audit and
clinical governance issues and their application to the
voluntary sector
3. Demonstrate the ability to work within evidence
based practice guideli
4. Excellent organizational skills
5. Ability to self motivate
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
7. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
8. Ability to work under pressure and to stay calm in
stressful situations
9. Good listening skills
10. Ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis &
in group settings and be empathic with others’
situations
Other Requirements
1. Personally and professionally responsible
2. A commitment to team working
3. A commitment to equal opportunities
4. Use of a car
1. Understanding of the voluntary
sector.
2. To be aware of the various other
support services available to
members in their local area
Note
1. The job description is not definitive and may be amended to meet changing needs of Brain
Injury Matters NI.
2. If appointed you will be required to produce evidence of qualifications and evidence that
you are legally entitled to live and work in the UK.