Band 5 Physiotherapist- Learning Disability Community

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a Band 5 physiotherapist looking for a new challenge to allow you to develop clinical skills in this specialist area?

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Physiotherapist to join our community based Learning Disability Team

We are looking for someone who possesses a professional attitude, good communication and problem-solving skills, and has a positive approach to multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care.

We see patients across settings such as Further Education colleges, day Centres and patient homes.

If you have any questions or wish to find out more details, please contact:

Emily Ortu Band 7 Physiotherapist

Tel: 07771973355

Email: emily.ortu1@nhs.net

Lucy Payne Band 7 Physiotherapist

Tel: 07500078396

Email: lucy.payne2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This exciting post would give the opportunity to gain a variety of clinical skills in the specialist area of Learning Disabilities.

The successful applicant will demonstrate they have a range of transferable skills either from their placements or from previous rotations.

To provide assessment and treatment to patients with a broad range of conditions across 3 clinical pathways: mobility/falls, postural management and rehabilitation.

This role includes many aspects of Physiotherapy including postural management, neuro-rehab, orthopaedics and general rehab, making this a varied and interesting role but with extra time and support needed for our patient group.

To work in close partnership with other members of the MDT in the delivery of holistic healthcare.

To work closely with the client and all involved in their care to incorporate Physiotherapy management into daily activities to enable the clients to optimise their functional abilities.

If you are a newly qualified member of staff, an international recruit or returning to practice we provide a structured AHP Preceptorship programme alongside regular supervision and appraisal as well as opportunities to attend in-service training.

If you are self motivated, organised and interested in improving the lives of people with a learning disability then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0561

Job locations

Winstanley Drive Health Centre

138 Winstanley Drive

Leicester

LE3 1PB

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Record keeping and report writing skills.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with the patient group.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Record keeping and report writing skills.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with the patient group.

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.