Job summary

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Physiotherapist to join our service as full time 37.5hrs per week. You must be trained at degree level and registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. This post is within the South Tyneside Community Learning Disability Service, with Physiotherapy colleagues and in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Band 5 and band 6 physiotherapists are welcome to apply and dependent on experience this role could be a progressive role from band 5 to band 6 following completion of specific competencies.

You will work within the multi-disciplinary team and provide physiotherapy to adults with a learning disability. You will also work with all stakeholders, to contribute to learning and development of staff working with adults with Learning Disabilities, ensuring effective service delivery and the best possible outcomes for our service users

You must have broad knowledge and appropriate skills which will ensure that physiotherapy interventions are delivered in the way which meets the needs of the service user.

Regular supervision and support will be provided, as will the opportunity to self-develop through use of an annual appraisal and regular supervision.

You will be flexible where required to meet the service need or service user need

You will be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of this post

Main duties of the job

• To provide an assessment and therapeutic service to Adults with a Learning Disability. Who have a range of complex needs in a variety of settings including day services, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously (with support and advice from Physiotherapy Clinical Lead).
• To work as a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team, contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload
• To work collaboratively with other specialist services within Learning Disabilities to meet the physiotherapy needs of clients.
• Be involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services
• To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities under the guidance of senior clinicians. To work within guidance and framework for Safeguarding Adults / Child Protection Policies.
• To provide verbal / written reports in respect of individual clients.
• Work within clinical governance framework
• To promote a healthy lifestyle within the client population.
• Responsible for assessing clinical risk and devising risk management plans for delegated caseload

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service provided for adult clients with a learning disability who have a range of complex needs. The service to be delivered into a variety of settings which include day services establishments, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously.

To work as a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT) , contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of adult clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload

To work collaboratively with other specialist services within Learning Disabilities to meet the Physiotherapy needs of adult clients.

Be regularly involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services

To participate in Service Developments, Audit and R&D activities as directed by the Appropriate Lead.

To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy
• CSP Registration
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Post graduate training in spasticity management, postural management, orthotic provision and advanced moving and handling
• Clinical supervisors qualification for student placements

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
• Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff and students

Desirable

• Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Experience of group work with those who have a learning disability

Skills/Attributes/Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy practice including some knowledge of:
• -Management of chronic conditions
• -Management of spasticity
• -Postural management
• -Gait analysis
• -Specialist seating and wheelchair provision
• -Orthotic provision
• Knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy
• Well developed communication skills both written and oral.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Excellent personal organisational skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Health, Safety and Risk awareness.

Desirable

• Member of clinical interest group
• Networking skills to maintain awareness of best practice and developments across clinical area, regionally and nationally
• Advanced IT skills

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Moving and Handling abilities

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