Job summary
Band 5 Physiotherapist (Adults with Learning Disabilities)
We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be part of a multi-professional Adult Learning Disability Team within the London Borough of Newham, providing services to a culturally diverse population of adults with Learning Disabilities.
This is an opportunity to gain experience within the field of Learning Disabilities whilst also coming into contact with a wide scope of clinical presentations inclusive of neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
The main priorities will be to provide one to one assessment and individually tailored therapy within home and community settings.
This will include 24hr Postural care, provision of specialist equipment, management of long term conditions, training and health promotion as well as being available to give advice and offer expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities and other health care professionals. You will also provide group hydrotherapy sessions, Rebound Therapy sessions and exercise classes within specialist and mainstream gym and pool facilities in the community.
Main duties of the job
Newham Health Learning Disabilities Service (NHLD) is a Health lead service of London Borough of Newham employing health practitioners, providing a service to adults with a Learning Disability. The post is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) which includes Consultant psychiatrists, Care Managers, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and works closely with external agencies including Social Services. You will work closely with a highly specialist physiotherapist.
Working in a Learning Disability health team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and lead the person centred care approach for people with learning disabilities on their defined caseload. This defined caseload will include clients with a range of ability levels, challenges and needs working as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner in the community, in a variety of settings, contributing to service promotion and delivery of the health agenda for people with a learning disability in line with related legislation.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high quality physiotherapy service in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and reviewing of interventions. This includes providing advice, training and assistance regarding the physical management of adults with a moderate to severe learning disability, in line with policies and procedures
- To manage a caseload of service users many of whom will have complex and/or multiple health and/social care needs, working autonomously in a range of community settings. This could include outpatients, day service centre or service users home.
- To be a named case manager for a designated number of service users, for whom you will plan and prepare social and health care support where appropriate, such as funding panel requests and signposting to community mainstream services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high quality physiotherapy service in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and reviewing of interventions. This includes providing advice, training and assistance regarding the physical management of adults with a moderate to severe learning disability, in line with policies and procedures
- To manage a caseload of service users many of whom will have complex and/or multiple health and/social care needs, working autonomously in a range of community settings. This could include outpatients, day service centre or service users home.
- To be a named case manager for a designated number of service users, for whom you will plan and prepare social and health care support where appropriate, such as funding panel requests and signposting to community mainstream services.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the physical management of people with learning disabilities, e.g. therapeutic handling
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and specific conditions associated with people who have a learning disability
- Good clinical reasoning skills and problem solving skills
- Ability to undertake effective assessments of service users with complex needs
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to make decisions through analysis of the situation with the relevant information and risk assessment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently in both verbal and written form including excellent presentation skills
- Able to use outcome measures to evidence value and scope of work
- Able to respond to service user queries both promptly and accurately.
- Able to liaise with a range of professional groups.
- Able to meet targets and deadlines Able to work under pressure
- Able to work both independently, self directed, and within a team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Health inequalities
- Good understanding of the key national policies, procedures and recommendations for people with a learning disability.
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- A good awareness of current physiotherapy, health and social care issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and specific syndromes and conditions associated with learning disability
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the physical management of people with learning disabilities, e.g. therapeutic handling
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and specific conditions associated with people who have a learning disability
- Good clinical reasoning skills and problem solving skills
- Ability to undertake effective assessments of service users with complex needs
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to make decisions through analysis of the situation with the relevant information and risk assessment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently in both verbal and written form including excellent presentation skills
- Able to use outcome measures to evidence value and scope of work
- Able to respond to service user queries both promptly and accurately.
- Able to liaise with a range of professional groups.
- Able to meet targets and deadlines Able to work under pressure
- Able to work both independently, self directed, and within a team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Health inequalities
- Good understanding of the key national policies, procedures and recommendations for people with a learning disability.
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- A good awareness of current physiotherapy, health and social care issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based practice and specific syndromes and conditions associated with learning disability
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues.
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).
