Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the well established multi-disciplinary Adult Neuro-developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield, covering the North Derbyshire geographical area.

The Adult Neuro-developmental service within DCHS is staffed by a dedicated team and we are looking for a like-minded Physiotherapist to join us.

Our Multidisciplinary Team comprises of community nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and Psychiatrists.

We work collaboratively to meet the health needs of people with a learning disability living in North Derbyshire.

If you can demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and are able to plan and deliver high quality, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Physiotherapist the post holder will be required to:

Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice and education for clients with a learning disability.

Provide assessment and recommendations on 24 hour postural management for individuals with complex physical disabilities.

Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout the Derbyshire to provide an holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability.

Educate, train and provide specialist advice to health and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people who have a learning disability.

Participate in the development of effective, responsive, evidence based person-centred services.

Contribute to the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of Physiotherapy services.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We welcome applications from any Physiotherapist who has experience of working with adults with a learning disability, or those looking for an exciting new opportunity to use transferable skills from a different speciality. If you would like to work with adults with a learning disability in beautiful Derbyshire , we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy, state registered with HCPC Actively engaged with CPD

Desirable

Student educator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Confident and clear about the role of Physiotherapy in learning disabilities Proven communication skills. Able to prioritise and manage own workload Able to work independently or Appropriate specialist skills in physiotherapy assessment and treatment Experience working as a physiotherapist Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Supervisory experience Experience of clinical audits Aquatic therapy assessment and treatment experience Experience/ knowledge of postural management Understanding of evidence based practice in learning disability speciality Experience working in a community environment Experience supervising other staff members

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Professionally accountable for own actions and any clinical work delegated to other staff Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Able to travel around the community independantly

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