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We are looking for a Physiotherapist (with experience equivalent to Band 5) to join our highly skilled neurophysiotherapy team at Frenchay Brain Injury Centre in Bristol, part of the Active Care Group, on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing October 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise within a specialist neurorehabilitation environment, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex brain injuries.
Main duties of the job
We are a 52 bedded Level 1 and Level 2 specialist inpatient rehabilitation service for the South West of England, rehabilitating patients with complex neurological needs following acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.
You will have existing skills in neurorehabilitation and be highly motivated to improve patient outcomes through your treatment approaches, based on the best available evidence. You will be working with a close interdisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Psychologists therefore teamwork and communication skills will be key.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £31,197 to £40,430 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: L0042-26-0159
- Job locations: Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Briggs Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS16 2UU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Your clinical work will cover:
- Medical and physical management of spasticity including splinting and serial casting
- Complex postural management
- Disorders of consciousness
- Assessment for and provision of orthotics
- Hydrotherapy
- Use of specialist equipment e.g. the Lite-Gait overhead walking harness and treadmill; Quest electric standing frames; standard and motomed exercise bikes and tilt tables
- Management of Behaviours that Challenge
- Tracheostomy management and weaning
- Patient centred goal setting
Managerially you will:
- Take a pro-active and supportive role in service development
- Provide supervision and appraisal for team members
- Deliver both local in-service and more formal training
- Be involved in centre wide initiatives
You will receive excellent clinical support and supervision with a commitment to your ongoing training and development.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
For an informal discussion please ring David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697. Alternatively, email david.hewitt@activecaregroup.co.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
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This advert is for Physiotherapist - Neurorehabilitation with Active Care Group in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £31,197 to £40,430 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 18 Aug 2026.
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