Band 7 Physiotherapist - Fixed Term Contract 12 months

To provide high-quality clinical physiotherapy assessment, intervention and oversight within the therapy service, whilst supporting the effective day-to-day coordination and management of the therapy team. The postholder will provide Band 7-level clinical leadership, ensuring that physiotherapy and wider therapy provision is safe, effective, evidence-based and person-centred. They will support the therapy team with clinical supervision, caseload management, reporting, timetabling and day-to-day service coordination. The role will include direct clinical work alongside responsibility for providing clinical oversight and ensuring the therapy service operates effectively. The postholder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, care staff, families, external professionals and NHS services to ensure residents receive appropriate and coordinated therapy interventions.,

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the therapy team, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred therapy provision.
• Maintain a clinical caseload, assessing and treating approximately 34 patients per day, depending on clinical complexity.
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to therapy staff.
• Plan and coordinate weekly therapy timetables and caseloads to ensure effective use of resources.
• Complete and oversee daily therapy billing and ensure accurate recording of clinical activity.
• Support the Band 6 Physiotherapist with six-monthly NHS caseload reports, providing relevant clinical information and outcomes.
• Support the management of complex clinical cases, including appropriate escalation and multidisciplinary working.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and clinical governance within the therapy service.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, care staff, clinicians and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Support the ongoing development, competence and performance of the therapy team.
  
  At The Chaseley Trust, you're not just joining a workplace, you're becoming part of a community that changes lives every day. For 80 years, we've been dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to adults with complex neurological conditions, helping people live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.
Based on the beautiful East Sussex coast in Eastbourne, our stunning seafront location provides an inspiring place to work, with fresh sea air, excellent local amenities and a supportive community atmosphere. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our colleagues through ongoing training, career development and opportunities to grow. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll be supported by experienced professionals who genuinely care about your success. At Chaseley, your ideas matter. We encourage innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, giving every employee the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and to the future of our charity. As a not-for-profit organisation, every pound we generate is reinvested into improving our services, facilities and resident experiences. That means the work you do has a direct and lasting impact on the people we support. If you're compassionate, committed and want to work somewhere where you'll be valued, respected and empowered to make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to The Chaseley Trust.