Newly Qualified Physiotherapist (NQ Physiotherapist)
Type: Maternity Cover (9 months contract - fixed term)
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week / Monday - Friday
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £24775 per annum + benefits
Physiotherapists due to graduate in June/ July 2026 are welcomed to apply!
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 Newly Qualified Physiotherapist to work within our friendly and supportive Ofsted & CQC registered multi-disciplinary health team.
The successful candidate will be supported to deliver high quality physiotherapy sessions to a caseload of children and young people across our ‘Outstanding’ rated School and College. You will be working alongside experienced Physiotherapists and support with clinical governance agendas and assist in the development and maintenance across the service. The successful candidate will be be supported to achieve this with regular supervisions and guidance from our experienced and friendly team.
Requirements:
· A passion & interest in supporting children and young people with varying and complex needs
· Registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC (or soon to achieve)
· Recognised Physiotherapist degree qualification or equivalent (or soon to achieve)
· Some experience of working with children and / or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities
· An understanding of the communication needs of people with exceptional complex disabilities including deafness, MSI and autism
· Ability to deliver, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes with guidance from an existing experienced team
· Ability to work part of a multi-disciplinary team
We are also committed to the continuous development and training of all our employees and can support with training in signing, Makaton, MSI, dysphagia and AAC to help your career as a Newly Qualified Physiotherapist at Seashell thrive.
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.
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,775.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please outline your relevant Physiotherapy qualifications and when you obtained or expect to obtain this qualification:
- What date did you, or are you, due to obtain your HCPC registration?
- Why do you want to work at Seashell Trust as a Newly Qualified Physiotherapist?
Work Location: In person
