Inpatient Physiotherapist LD/Autism Service Lead

Devon Partnership Trust; Dawlish; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Devon Partnership Trust seeks an Advanced Physiotherapist to lead an inpatient service for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at The Brook in Dawlish. You will develop clinical pathways, support the MDT, and deliver high-quality physiotherapy while embedding physical activity within the unit.

The role includes independent clinical work, service development projects, and outreach; a strong CPD background and NHS experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with HPC registration.
• Extensive CPD in relevant fields and recent postgraduate courses.
• Experience with learning disability, autism or complex mental health needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physiotherapy for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Lead service development projects and audits to improve physiotherapy provision.
• Manage a complex caseload and work autonomously within The Brook.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to promote physical health and independence.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy

State registration (HPC)

Postgraduate CPD/Training

NHS experience

Job description

Devon Partnership Trust seeks an Advanced Physiotherapist to lead an inpatient service for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at The Brook in Dawlish. You will develop clinical pathways, support the MDT, and deliver high-quality physiotherapy while embedding physical activity within the unit.

The role includes independent clinical work, service development projects, and outreach; a strong CPD background and NHS experience are highly valued.