Job summary
Are you an outstanding Learning Disability Physiotherapist looking for new challenges in your career?
We are looking for a Physiotherapist Professional Lead to join our new Specialist Community Learning Disability Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we introduce a new clinical model, offering standard and enhanced pathways provided in community settings, close to people's homes.
The service transformation has been co-designed and co-produced with stakeholders both inside and outside of the organisation alongside expert by experience, carers and service users
You will work alongside patients, their families, carers and other Sheffield services using innovative, evidence-based techniques and a diverse range of skills to have a long term, meaningful impact on the lives of people with a learning disability
You will provide professional clinical leadership for Learning Disability physiotherapists and work collaboratively with the MDT which includes Physiotherapy, Specialist Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychiatry, and a referral team.
In return, the role is exciting, rewarding, offered within a positive culture and have professional support from a trust wide AHP leadership team.
This is a great job for a dedicated professional and a real opportunity to make your mark and grow people and services whilst being hugely passionate about physiotherapy. We welcome applications from AHPs with lived experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Physiotherapy professional leadership in the planning and delivery of Physiotherapy within Learning Disabilities across the different service areas
To provide clinical leadership and management to a designated staff group as required by the service including recruitment, supervision and development of these staff within the multidisciplinary context
To manage a small caseload of clients and provide specialist clinical intervention and person centred treatment for people with complex needs.
To lead the physiotherapy team to provide a full assessment of needs, treatment and management of adult with a learning disability, including equipment and postural needs in community settings.
To demonstrate appropriate physical skills in the handling, positioning, and treatment of people with complex needs.
To provide/hold clinical specialism and provide leadership in line with current standards of practice for Physiotherapy in Specialist Learning Disability.
To provide clinical leadership and supervision across the Community Learning Disability Team for Physiotherapy staff, assistant and AHP support workers
To advise, support and provide training to carers and relevant professionals regarding the care and management of the client's Physiotherapy needs.
To work with other Professional Leads to develop and review, processes and systems to support high quality practice for adults with a Learning Disability
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for specialist Physiotherapy professional leadership in the planning and delivery of Physiotherapy within Learning Disabilities prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.To be responsible for the planning and delivery of care pathways as required by the learning disabilities service.To accept a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload with complex presentations, prioritising need and taking on a co-ordinating role within the team, where relevant.To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised treatment plans.To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment methods to achieve therapeutic goals.To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances.To support Physiotherapy staff in the Learning Disabilities service in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice in PhysiotherapyTo provide specialist professional advice to junior Physiotherapy staff and MDT locally and across organisations.Be responsible for the development and implementation of highly specialist programmes of care to adults accessing Learning Disability servicesOffer highly specialist expert opinions and therapeutic interventions where often opinions differ or little information is availableEnsure that the range of equipment is suited to a range of needs and is updated in accordance with the changing needs of the service and with technological advancesTo contribute to the Trust or Learning Disability Service on call rota as required
To demonstrate skills in communicating complex sensitive and contentious information to clients and carers as appropriate.To promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy within the team, locally and nationally negotiating priorities where appropriate
To provide clinical leadership and management to a designated staff group as required by the service including recruitment, supervision and development of these staff within the multidisciplinary context
To contribute to the development of the strategic direction of Physiotherapy provision within Community Learning Disabilities.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for specialist Physiotherapy professional leadership in the planning and delivery of Physiotherapy within Learning Disabilities prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.To be responsible for the planning and delivery of care pathways as required by the learning disabilities service.To accept a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload with complex presentations, prioritising need and taking on a co-ordinating role within the team, where relevant.To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised treatment plans.To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment methods to achieve therapeutic goals.To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances.To support Physiotherapy staff in the Learning Disabilities service in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice in PhysiotherapyTo provide specialist professional advice to junior Physiotherapy staff and MDT locally and across organisations.Be responsible for the development and implementation of highly specialist programmes of care to adults accessing Learning Disability servicesOffer highly specialist expert opinions and therapeutic interventions where often opinions differ or little information is availableEnsure that the range of equipment is suited to a range of needs and is updated in accordance with the changing needs of the service and with technological advancesTo contribute to the Trust or Learning Disability Service on call rota as required
To demonstrate skills in communicating complex sensitive and contentious information to clients and carers as appropriate.To promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy within the team, locally and nationally negotiating priorities where appropriate
To provide clinical leadership and management to a designated staff group as required by the service including recruitment, supervision and development of these staff within the multidisciplinary context
To contribute to the development of the strategic direction of Physiotherapy provision within Community Learning Disabilities.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience including at least 3 years at senior level within learning disabilities.
- Management and leadership experience
- Experience of working in a range of settings within the community
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and Students
Desirable
- Research and audit experience
- Service improvement/practice innovation
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training relevant to client group preferably in one of the following areas: profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD)
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
- Leadership and management training
- Evidence of Post Graduate qualification relevant to Specialist Clinical area
essential
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Physiotherapy relevant to learning disabilities
- Supporting and developing team members
- Working knowledge of standards and legislation relating to Physiotherapy practice with this client group
- Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team dynamics
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience of Hydrotherapy and Rebound therapy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience including at least 3 years at senior level within learning disabilities.
- Management and leadership experience
- Experience of working in a range of settings within the community
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and Students
Desirable
- Research and audit experience
- Service improvement/practice innovation
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training relevant to client group preferably in one of the following areas: profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD)
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
- Leadership and management training
- Evidence of Post Graduate qualification relevant to Specialist Clinical area
essential
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Physiotherapy relevant to learning disabilities
- Supporting and developing team members
- Working knowledge of standards and legislation relating to Physiotherapy practice with this client group
- Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team dynamics
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience of Hydrotherapy and Rebound therapy
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).
