Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist in Learning Disabilities who is looking forward to full-time Band 7 position.
We welcome, encourage and strongly support applicants interested in the possibility for developmental opportunity as part of carrier progression from Band 6 to Band 7 within field of Learning Disabilities.
The post holder will be providing a high standard community physiotherapy service to adults with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs in a Redbridge Community Learning Disability Team. The post holder will support the professional lead physiotherapist and the Service Manager in ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, providing consultation and training where required. The post holder will work in a collaborative way as part of an integrated team compromising of health & social professionals and other important stake holders. The post holder will be a Registered Physiotherapist responsible for patients allocated to them, assess, risk manage, plan and deliver care, supporting LeDER case studies, equipment management and care co-ordination thus being professionally and legally accountable. The post holder will be fully supported by Professional Lead Physiotherapist for supervision, appraisal, professional duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate may be offered welcome payment in support of their move to work for the organisation (subject to management and HR approval).
Main duties of the job
- To provide a range of specialised physiotherapy interventions for learning disability service users (18 years of age and above) with complex needs within London Borough of Redbridge.
- To work as part of the Community Learning Disability Team delivering high quality physiotherapy care as part of a multi professional service/team within the community.
- To work with service users, carers, family members, health professionals and other stake holders to maintain best possible care for improving quality of life for individual clients with very complex needs.
- To provide intensive intervention where appropriate to prevent hospital admissions and maintain service users within their home/community settings.
- To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
- To deputise when required in the line manager's absence and delegate work appropriately to other colleagues.
- To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly moving and handling.
- To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification full description about the role.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing a high standard community physiotherapy service to adults with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs in a Redbridge Community Learning Disability Team. To support the professional lead physiotherapist and the Service Manager in ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, providing consultation and training where required. To work in a collaborative way as part of an integrated team compromising of health professionals and social workers and other important stake holders. The post holder will be a Registered Physiotherapist responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification full description about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing a high standard community physiotherapy service to adults with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs in a Redbridge Community Learning Disability Team. To support the professional lead physiotherapist and the Service Manager in ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, providing consultation and training where required. To work in a collaborative way as part of an integrated team compromising of health professionals and social workers and other important stake holders. The post holder will be a Registered Physiotherapist responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification full description about the role.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Minimum of five years post-qualifying experience as a physiotherapist including experience of working with adults with learning disabilities within NHS UK
Desirable
- Relevant Physiotherapy Experience in Neuro/Ortho/Elderly/Community at Band 6 & Band 7 in NHS UK
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Experience of Working with Complex Physically Disabled/Vulnerable Children/Adults/Elderly
Desirable
- Working in Community MDT Settings within NHS UK (Health & Social Care)
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Posture Management Training & Skills
Desirable
- Transferable Skills from relevant Community & In-patient Experiences
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS UK Healthcare System & Evidence Base Practice
Desirable
- Posture Management Basic Awareness & Role Associated Training
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Skills such as Hydro, Equipment Management, Orthotics, Group Programmes, Individual Care Plans
Essential
Essential
- Professional Leadership Skills
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Minimum of five years post-qualifying experience as a physiotherapist including experience of working with adults with learning disabilities within NHS UK
Desirable
- Relevant Physiotherapy Experience in Neuro/Ortho/Elderly/Community at Band 6 & Band 7 in NHS UK
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Experience of Working with Complex Physically Disabled/Vulnerable Children/Adults/Elderly
Desirable
- Working in Community MDT Settings within NHS UK (Health & Social Care)
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Posture Management Training & Skills
Desirable
- Transferable Skills from relevant Community & In-patient Experiences
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS UK Healthcare System & Evidence Base Practice
Desirable
- Posture Management Basic Awareness & Role Associated Training
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Skills such as Hydro, Equipment Management, Orthotics, Group Programmes, Individual Care Plans
Essential
Essential
- Professional Leadership Skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge Community Learning Disability Service
852 Cranbrook Road
Barkingside
IG6 1HZ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
