Senior Physiotherapist

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

• The cost HCPC and CSP fees can be reclaimed
• Brilliant training and development culture
• Free staff mini-bus operating across Cheltenham and Gloucester, Monday to Friday
• Free use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs 
• Health cashback scheme offering the opportunity to claim back money spent on a range of healthcare treatments including dental, optical and physiotherapy for you and your children who are in full-time education
• Life insurance cover
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card, with staff discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring and more.

Our specialist college for more than 100 residential and day students with complex disabilities aged 16 – 25 years old, has a national reputation for delivering therapeutic programmes that meet the needs of learners with both acute and chronic presentation. We are looking to recruit a physiotherapist to join our friendly team to continue this vital work.

Led by an award-winning physiotherapist with a passion for treating people with acquired brain injuries and neuro-disabilities, the 36-strong physiotherapy team are all motivated by the progress made by students as they follow a range of specialist programmes tailored to meet their needs. The is a fantastic opportunity for a new senior physiotherapist to develop their skills in a caring and nurturing team.

Our facilities are second to none and include an aquatic therapy pool, indoor and outdoor accessible fitness areas and modern physiotherapy suite.

Located just off the M5, within driving distance of major conurbations including Bristol, Birmingham and Swindon, this role could provide you with the progression you need to take your career to the next level.

How to apply

At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. In 2018 National Star received an 'Outstanding' from Ofsted.

Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.

We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money.  Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org  or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.