Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities & Autism

HCRG Care Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in Swindon. The role involves assessing and implementing physiotherapy interventions tailored to patients with learning disabilities. Candidates should have relevant experience and be able to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team. Additional perks include access to discounts, online wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Discounts on everyday purchases

Access to wages as you earn

Wellbeing support

Continuing professional development opportunities

Innovation funding for ideas

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years.
• Confidence in working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Understanding of National Standards of Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with learning disabilities.
• Lead the management of the general physical well-being of service users.
• Keep accurate patient clinical records.

Skills

Learning Disability physiotherapy experience

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong assessment skills

Leadership and supervision skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapist, with previous Learning Disability physiotherapy experience, who will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and services to support individuals and teams, based primarily in Swindon. Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve. Primarily based in Swindon, you will have the flexibility to work within a model that supports both on‑site and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the nature of the role. Some travel across the BSW patch may be required, so willingness to travel and a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

About the Employer

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year. We are a Disability Confident Committed company and work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with learning disabilities that are patient centred and in consultation with the service user as part of their overall care plan. This may include musculoskeletal, neurological and falls.
• To take a lead role in the management of the general physical well‑being of service users.
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those with profound and complex needs and those who challenging services.
• Contribute to the planning, organisation and maintenance and leadership of professional networks and interest groups to maintain and develop professional practice.
• To keep patient clinical records and statistics as per trust and professional guidelines with the use of information technology – ensuring timely, contemporaneous and accurate records.
• To work as a fully integrated member of the multi‑professional team using the care plan/recovery planning approach.
• Participate in training of self and others as relevant to the post.
• To work in a collaborative and co‑operative manner with other health care professionals, patients and their families.
• To provide leadership and supervision to designated junior staff ensuring that they receive advice and support and that the delegation of tasks is appropriate to his/her abilities and grade.
• To be responsible for education and supervision of physiotherapy students.
• To work within the National Standards of Physiotherapy and the Professional Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists and the Health and Care Profession Council.
• Recent experience working in a Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years and confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• We change lives by transforming health and care.

Package Description

• £38,682 – £46,580 (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life‑management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards – with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

Equal Opportunities

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is of the utmost importance, so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices. Everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.