Job summary
If you are an energetic and motivated Physiotherapist with a commitment to excellence in clinical practice and successful outcomes for people with a learning disability, then this role will appeal to you.
You will have the necessary clinical experience to manage complex cases within the community and work alongside primary care services. With strong communication skills, a solution focused approach, you will work alongside other dedicated members of the multi-disciplinary team developing a network of support and resilience within the service.
Applications from newly qualified physiotherapists are welcome. For candidates who do not fully meet Band 6, a Band 5 development post can be considered.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
- To participate in the delivery of a countywide specialist LD Physiotherapy under the guidance of the lead physiotherapist by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
- To provide professional supervision to other staff /students as appropriate including appraisal and professional development particularly mandatory training.
- To contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the LDP management team.
- As an autonomous practitioner to manage a specialist case load providing assessment, identification and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency working within the LDP and with Key partners.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training.
- To have an understanding of Health and Social care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice.
- To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist personal caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
- To be proficient in the assessment, identification and treatment/intervention of the health needs of the learning disability population, including risk assessment, assessment of complex conditions e.g. mental health, epilepsy, challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care etc.
- To understand and have experience in respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological areas of physiotherapy practice to enable good clinical decisions, including whether to treat or refer.
- To plan and implement specialist interventions that are enabling and client-centred.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability when planning and implementing physiotherapy interventions.
- To set and communicate realistic and measurable clinical aims, using subjective, objective and functional markers to measure outcomes.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- Lead in the co-ordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
- To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. e.g. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of challenging behaviour.
- To work collaboratively with service users, their carers and families as appropriate, to make decisions relevant to the service users individual needs.
- To recognise the impact of a persons communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training.
- To have an understanding of Health and Social care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice.
- To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist personal caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
- To be proficient in the assessment, identification and treatment/intervention of the health needs of the learning disability population, including risk assessment, assessment of complex conditions e.g. mental health, epilepsy, challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care etc.
- To understand and have experience in respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological areas of physiotherapy practice to enable good clinical decisions, including whether to treat or refer.
- To plan and implement specialist interventions that are enabling and client-centred.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability when planning and implementing physiotherapy interventions.
- To set and communicate realistic and measurable clinical aims, using subjective, objective and functional markers to measure outcomes.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- Lead in the co-ordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
- To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. e.g. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of challenging behaviour.
- To work collaboratively with service users, their carers and families as appropriate, to make decisions relevant to the service users individual needs.
- To recognise the impact of a persons communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK-recognised diploma or degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Qualified Practice Placement Educator
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of Physiotherapy assessment and intervention relevant to adults with LD
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT
- Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise your own work and the work of those you supervise
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- MHA and MCA knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends, legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of the Enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and Audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Travel within a rural location
- To be skilled in selecting, setting up and adjusting specialist disability equipment
Desirable
- Able to manage the physical nature of community physiotherapy work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK-recognised diploma or degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Qualified Practice Placement Educator
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of Physiotherapy assessment and intervention relevant to adults with LD
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT
- Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise your own work and the work of those you supervise
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- MHA and MCA knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends, legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of the Enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and Audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Travel within a rural location
- To be skilled in selecting, setting up and adjusting specialist disability equipment
Desirable
- Able to manage the physical nature of community physiotherapy work
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).
