Senior Physiotherapist in Learning Disabilities

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Do you have an interest in tackling health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Do you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Service based in Abingdon. Our small, friendly directorate thrives on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamwork to provide holistic care for adults with learning disabilities.

We're looking for candidates with physiotherapy experience in learning disabilities, neuromuscular conditions, or related fields. Join our well-established team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

To deliver specialist, evidence based physiotherapeutic management to people with a learning disability and a range of diverse and complex health conditions
To provide a high quality physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability in their homes and in a variety of community and other health care settings including communication with all partners
To be responsible for your own caseload as an autonomous practitioner adapting your approach to meet the health and communication needs of the service users
To work jointly and in a holistic manner with the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Team, the LD Physiotherapy Team and wider health and social care services
To participate in and contribute to clinical governance, and physiotherapy and service wide developmental projects
You will have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your own caseload, work independently and organise your time flexibly.

This role can be offered as full time or part time hours depending on experience and service needs. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from a base.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6925528

Job locations

City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Team

The Lambourne, Wyndyke Furlong

Abingdon

OX14 1UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy degree or diploma
HCPC registration

Desirable

1 week/1 year post graduate training in posture management
Formal post graduate qualification in any of the core areas of physio

Skills and experience

Essential

Post graduate working experience in learning disabilities or neurological rehab
Experience of independently managing and prioritising a caseload

Desirable

Experience of or formal training in, teaching physiotherapy related topics
Awareness of, and experience of using 24 hour posture management
Experience of supervising students or band 4 colleagues

Travel

Essential

Car driver with UK license and access to vehicle

Learning disability awareness

Essential

Awareness of and interest in learning disability health needs/ inequalities
Expression of interest in working in the UK in the LD specialist field

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy degree or diploma
HCPC registration

Desirable

1 week/1 year post graduate training in posture management
Formal post graduate qualification in any of the core areas of physio

Skills and experience

Essential

Post graduate working experience in learning disabilities or neurological rehab
Experience of independently managing and prioritising a caseload

Desirable

Experience of or formal training in, teaching physiotherapy related topics
Awareness of, and experience of using 24 hour posture management
Experience of supervising students or band 4 colleagues

Travel

Essential

Car driver with UK license and access to vehicle

Learning disability awareness

Essential

Awareness of and interest in learning disability health needs/ inequalities
Expression of interest in working in the UK in the LD specialist field

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.