Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist with experience working with individuals with learning disabilities. This is a full time community service role to provide Physiotherapy intervention, management and advice for adults with Learning Disabilities in their residence or within other day services .
The successful candidate will join the Integrated Learning Disability Service in London Borough of Enfield, where we aim to address both the health and social well-being needs of adults with learning disabilities.
This candidate for this role is:
- To provide a very high standard of physiotherapy service to adults with Learning Disabilities (LD), their families and carers, taking into consideration and meeting the needs of a multicultural and diverse population.
- To act as a resource of specialist advice to the staff of the Integrated Learning DisabilitiesService and other physiotherapists in Enfield promoting best practice for the specific needsof this client group.
- To take an active role working with local community groups on health promotion projects that enhances the physical health of adults with learning disabilities.
- To be involved in multi-disciplinary health screening initiatives, to aid early detection andtreatment of health problems plus care planning to ensure a smooth and safe transfer toadult provision.
Main duties of the job
To assess the physical needs of adults with learning disabilities (LD) and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.
To manage a caseload of LD clients with specialist needs.
To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.
To select and apply Physiotherapy assessments for LD caseload, addressing skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of independence, self-maintenance, inclusion, productivity and leisure.
To work with LD clients to identify Physiotherapy goals as part of their overall care plan.
To plan and implement individual and /or group interventions, in collaboration with theLD client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for LD clients with multiple or complexneeds in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability; and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and recommended adaptationsto the client's physical and social environment.
To identify unmet needs in the service and advise the physiotherapy team leader as necessary.
To provide support and education to LD clients and carers regarding aspects of Physiotherapy e.g., equipment provision, rehab programmes.
To assess for the requirement of mobility and physical aids / equipment, ensuring that risks are considered and fully reduced by giving effective instructions for use to the clients and carers.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification in the attachment of the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification in the attachment of the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current HCPC Registered
- Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification
- Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas and related health subjects
- Accreditation to take Physiotherapy students on Practice placements
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Postgraduate PT experience relevant to Learning Disabilities.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Extensive clinical experience including individual & group work
- HCPC registered
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Experience in neurology and neurological conditions
- Experience in supervising / teaching staff / students / volunteers
- Leadership & first line management experience
- Experience of involvement in audit
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Understanding of resource management
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Experienced application of PT practice to Learning Disabilities
- Ability to work safely and effectively with people who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Ability to work autonomously & set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Proactive team member
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and determine priorities and delegate
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information
- Reflect & critically approve own performance
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent presentation & training skills.
- Ability to promote self and profession.
- Ability to apply appraisal and supervision skills
- Ability to laterally think and problem solve
Desirable
- Word processing and internet skills
- Critical Appraisal skills
- Ability to identify clinical shortfalls and development
- Ability to use resources to effectively meet clinical need.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Understanding of PT outcome measures.
- Up to date knowledge of developments effecting PT practice.
- Knowledge of research process
- Knowledge of differing models of practice
- Knowledge of different approaches all 3 to treatment relevant to Learning disabilities
- Incorporating principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload.
- Awareness of understanding in developing services in conjunction with NHS guidance
- Specialist knowledge & application of PT Assessments & Interventions relevant to adults with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of techniques to manage aggression and challenging behaviour
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Understanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings including travel.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Understanding of resource management
- Car driver
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current HCPC Registered
- Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification
- Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas and related health subjects
- Accreditation to take Physiotherapy students on Practice placements
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Postgraduate PT experience relevant to Learning Disabilities.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Extensive clinical experience including individual & group work
- HCPC registered
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Experience in neurology and neurological conditions
- Experience in supervising / teaching staff / students / volunteers
- Leadership & first line management experience
- Experience of involvement in audit
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Understanding of resource management
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Experienced application of PT practice to Learning Disabilities
- Ability to work safely and effectively with people who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Ability to work autonomously & set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Proactive team member
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and determine priorities and delegate
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information
- Reflect & critically approve own performance
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent presentation & training skills.
- Ability to promote self and profession.
- Ability to apply appraisal and supervision skills
- Ability to laterally think and problem solve
Desirable
- Word processing and internet skills
- Critical Appraisal skills
- Ability to identify clinical shortfalls and development
- Ability to use resources to effectively meet clinical need.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Understanding of PT outcome measures.
- Up to date knowledge of developments effecting PT practice.
- Knowledge of research process
- Knowledge of differing models of practice
- Knowledge of different approaches all 3 to treatment relevant to Learning disabilities
- Incorporating principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload.
- Awareness of understanding in developing services in conjunction with NHS guidance
- Specialist knowledge & application of PT Assessments & Interventions relevant to adults with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of techniques to manage aggression and challenging behaviour
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Understanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings including travel.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Understanding of resource management
- Car driver
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
