Job summary

Are you a Band 6 Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 therapist who is looking to take the next step in their career? If so the North Lincolnshire Community Team for Learning Disabilities would love to hear from you

The successful candidate will work with adults who have the full range of learning disability within the area, and will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The post will involve working in a variety of settings including patients own homes, care homes, supported living environments etc.

We are a growing team with close links to our colleagues in both Rotherham and Doncaster. We will be able to provide regular support and supervision. Our priority is to ensure that we provide the best patient experience and clinical outcomes possible. We offer a commitment to CPD and value your skills and ideas. You will be supported to develop your full potential in a team where there are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing across the whole of RDASH.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire, dealing with more complex cases that have profound and complex difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.

To manage a defined complex caseload of adult service users, using person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence based practice.

To lead where delegated in the planning, modernisation, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services within Learning Disability Services.

To undertake necessary day to day clinical and operational responsibilities for the Learning Disability Service relating to physiotherapy.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist during absence under the direction of the Service Manager.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

professional

Essential

HCPC Registration Some experience of LD (may be paed or adult)

Desirable

Significant experience working with Adults with Learning Disability Evidence of continuing CPD Experience of work with behaviours that challenge

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