Job Description

Description

You will be part of our physiotherapy provision within the college, carrying out physiotherapy sessions with students and supporting college staff to manage the physical needs of students across the academic and residential services.



The role is for a Physiotherapist with at least one year's post qualification experience to work as part of our Healthcare provision at QAC. Neuro experience is desirable.




You will work as part of a small team of two Physiotherapists and four Physio Assistants.

Salary:

27,723.41 - 34,175.76 FTE

Salary based on September 2025 2% pay award

Hours:

Mon - Fri working pattern.
41 weeks per year (term time and an additional 2 weeks over the summer break).

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Key Areas of Responsibility

Assess the physiotherapy needs of identified students' referred for a place at QAC. Complete, implement and review physiotherapy treatment programmes for students. Work closely with staff in academic, healthcare, mobility and residential services to ensure the provision of safe, holistic care to students. Have an awareness / experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities / difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and visual impairment. Ensure that a high standard of physiotherapy service is provided, adhering to quality measures and expected outputs. Maintain up to date records of student progress and write reports for reviews and outside agencies as required. Liaise with parents/carers and other health professionals as required. Ensure that all equipment used is in good order and practice in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and policies. Support senior staff to produce a physiotherapy timetable for students. Provide support and guidance to the Physiotherapy Assistants and delegate care appropriate to their skill set. Instruct students and their support staff in an active approach to gaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills. Use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to students who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who have limited English. Ability to carry out assessment and treatment with moderate to intense physical effort on a daily basis. The post holder will respect confidentiality at all times. To attend in-house training as required. Contribute to development of student care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and relay information to relevant others regarding the recommended changes to clinical care or service provision. Have the ability to work effectively under pressure and with limited supervision. Demonstrate a good understanding of equality and diversity and encourage students to be involved in their care, respecting their physical, emotional and social needs. Work in a professional manner, honouring the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) Code of Conduct and keeping up to date with professional developments within your range of practice and beyond. Perform such other duties consistent with the nature of the post as may be required from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:A degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy Be registered with the Health an Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C) Full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Previous experience of providing varied clinical physiotherapy treatment Manage a caseload confidentially and adhere to deadlines Awareness of legislation relating to Health and Safety and Data Protection Previous experience of working with a range of professionals, whilst still maintaining a high standard and quality of care Computer literate and able to produce clear case notes Flexible and adaptable communication style Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Able to plan, prioritise and implement physiotherapy treatments Contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment Evidence of strong English language skills (verbal, reading and writing)

Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham

Join our team at Queen Alexandra College!

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

The newly structured Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.

Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:
Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals Make a difference to the educational experience of young people Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.



Our benefits include;

Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)

Academic Year 2024/25

Access to on site car parking Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours) Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF) Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services Annual Flu vaccination/voucher Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling) Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes) Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period) Reward and Recognition Policy - Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria) Occupational sick pay (based on length of service) On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation) Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding) Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.


This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.



We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills,

personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC. Please take time to

review the job description above.



Please upload a CV/Resumewith details of your full employment history (since leaving school,
including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in

employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you

believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and

person specification requirements. Your CV/Resumewill be re-produced in a standard format by
the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.

Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from

engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The College's Safeguarding Policies are

available here



As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, and in line with updated guidance published in

September 2022, we will carry out an online search of all shortlisted candidates. This search may

enable us to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and publicly available for review

online, which we may wish to explore with you in further detail during the interview process. As part

of your application we have asked you to provide the account names, usernames and/or handles for

any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on,

or contribute to. A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you

are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further

information.

About Queen Alexandra Charity

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) provides education, residential support, community services and enterprises in support of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.



Education is provided through a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs. Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high.



We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe's most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources. In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.



Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly.



Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group, LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).

All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments.



QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.

We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC's achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.

As Leaders in Diversity which drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and diverse team.