Are you passionate about helping people with Learning disabilities? Are you dedicated to delivering the best possible patient care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced physiotherapist in our community team for adults with learning disabilities.

We are looking for a professional with leadership skills and a passion to be part of the physiotherapy service. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivery of a highly specialist physiotherapy service, demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist physiotherapy skills in areas such as mobility and postural management.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, are passionate about joint working and improving health and social care outcomes for people with learning disabilities and wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative team then we want to hear from you.

West London NHS Trust is committed to improving quality, caring with compassion and supporting staff wellbeing.

This is a full-time Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist developmental post with a scope to progress to Band 7 specialist Physiotherapist in 18 months

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will independently manage a caseload of people with learning disabilities with postural needs and, with a wide range of health conditions. They will maintain a high standard of clinical work and offer a person-centred approach to client assessment and intervention by using appropriate treatment procedures and following established standards. They might also be expected to take part or initiate appropriate quality measures, research or clinical studies that can improve the service and the experience of the service users. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, service users, carers, and other local services.

The post holder also is required to deliver formal and informal training to staff and carers and participate in regular team meetings, and clinical supervision. They will be flexible, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to reflect on their own practice. They will show respect and compassion for people with learning disabilities, and their families.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is �426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified physiotherapist
• HPC registration

Desirable

• Member of the clinical special interest group for physiotherapists in learning disabilities

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
• Previous experience of community physiotherapy work

Desirable

• Previous experience in mental health, musculoskeletal, elderly, Aquatic therapy, audit, health promotion and supervision
• Understanding of the philosophy and values of learning disability services.
• Knowledge of 24/7 postural management in the community
• Experience in working with young people/ transition

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and ability to use a range of strategies to present information in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to use electronic systems and applications including electronic patient records.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Good listening and counselling skills
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Car driver

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Adult Learning Disability Services

Hanwell

W7 2PB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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