Practising Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,635 to £28,114 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | SK8 6RQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seashell Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Practising Physiotherapist
Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 27.5 hours per week / 52 weeks / Must be able to work Mondays and Fridays
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £26,635 - £28,114 per annum + benefits
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes, outreach, and health & family services. Based on one site, we provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
We are proud to have dedicated teams of healthcare professionals based on site to support the children and young people in our school, college and residential settings with their individual ECHPs, and are excited to be recruiting a Practising Physiotherapist to work within our friendly and supportive Ofsted & CQC registered multi-disciplinary health team. In this role you will be working with children and young adults across both our school and college and will report to the Lead Physiotherapist.
Requirements:
· Registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC
· Registered Member of the CSP
· Recognised Physiotherapist degree qualification or equivalent
· Experience of working with children and / or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities
· A good understanding of the communication needs of people with exceptional complex disabilities including deafness, MSI and autism
· Ability to work independently to deliver, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and take the lead on improving processes to develop the service
· Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
· Previous line management experience of newly qualified Physiotherapists and Technical Instructors
· Experienced in providing supervision to newly qualified Physiotherapists
· Ability to evidence continued professional development
In addition to the above we are also looking for someone who has a genuine passion & interest in growing their career in a role that is focused on supporting children and young people with varying and complex needs. This is a physical role and will involve active participation in rebound therapy and hydrotherapy sessions.
We are committed to the continuous development and training of all our employees and will support with any additional training you may need to ensure you can fulfil your potential as a Practising Physiotherapist at Seashell e.g. signing, Makaton, MSI, dysphagia and AAC.
Our benefits:
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Blue light discount scheme.
Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
How to apply?
Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 27.5 hours per week / 52 weeks / Must be able to work Mondays and Fridays
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £26,635 - £28,114 per annum + benefits
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes, outreach, and health & family services. Based on one site, we provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
We are proud to have dedicated teams of healthcare professionals based on site to support the children and young people in our school, college and residential settings with their individual ECHPs, and are excited to be recruiting a Practising Physiotherapist to work within our friendly and supportive Ofsted & CQC registered multi-disciplinary health team. In this role you will be working with children and young adults across both our school and college and will report to the Lead Physiotherapist.
Requirements:
· Registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC
· Registered Member of the CSP
· Recognised Physiotherapist degree qualification or equivalent
· Experience of working with children and / or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities
· A good understanding of the communication needs of people with exceptional complex disabilities including deafness, MSI and autism
· Ability to work independently to deliver, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and take the lead on improving processes to develop the service
· Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
· Previous line management experience of newly qualified Physiotherapists and Technical Instructors
· Experienced in providing supervision to newly qualified Physiotherapists
· Ability to evidence continued professional development
In addition to the above we are also looking for someone who has a genuine passion & interest in growing their career in a role that is focused on supporting children and young people with varying and complex needs. This is a physical role and will involve active participation in rebound therapy and hydrotherapy sessions.
We are committed to the continuous development and training of all our employees and will support with any additional training you may need to ensure you can fulfil your potential as a Practising Physiotherapist at Seashell e.g. signing, Makaton, MSI, dysphagia and AAC.
Our benefits:
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Blue light discount scheme.
Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
How to apply?
Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.