Interim LD Lead Physiotherapist

NHS; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community service provider in Walthamstow is recruiting a Registered Physiotherapist for a part-time position. You will deliver high-quality physiotherapy for adults with learning disabilities, supporting a dedicated team while leading on initiatives. This role provides opportunities for professional growth within the NHS framework.

Benefits

Induction program

High-Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a wide range of needs.
• Demonstrable collaborative style of working.
• Responsible for caseload of clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialized physiotherapy interventions.
• Clinical responsibility for designated caseload.
• Develop and maintain relationships to advance service quality.

Skills

Application of standardized assessments

Supervision of students and staff

Experience providing training

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achievethe Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's:? Putting people first? Prioritising quality? Being progressive, innovative and continually improve? Being professional and honest? Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choiceThe post holder will achieve this byThe post holder will be a Registered Physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standardphysiotherapy service for adults with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs, in aCommunity Learning Disability Team.The post holder will support their peers and Locality Manager in ensuring that a high qualityservice is delivered, providing consultation and training where required. They will be aneffective team member whilst working on their own initiative.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:1. To provide appropriate highly specialised physiotherapy intervention and evaluateoutcomes for clients with learning disabilities.2. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day today allocation of work.3. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload and organise this effectivelyand efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To assist more junior staffin this.4. To use specialist knowledge of learning disability to assist in service developments andnetwork by developing and maintaining relationships within and outside of theorganization with a view to advancing the quality of the physiotherapy service for clientswith LD and complex needs.5. To lead on and provide advice to non-specialist staff and other specialists/professionalswithin clinical field of physiotherapy for people with LD.6. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhereto them,7. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting,assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.8. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including themanagement of clients in your care.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-WF018-25-A

Job locations

Waltham Forest Community Learning Disability Team

30 Coleridge Road

Walthamstow

E17 6QU

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience Essential

• Experience working with adults with a wide range of physiotherapy and/or communication needs
• Responsible for a caseload of clients with complex needs
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Working as a team member
• Demonstrate successful collaborative style of working with service users to achieve their goals

Skills Essential

• Application of standardised assessments and outcome measures
• Supervision of students and staff
• Experience of providing training to staff and making presentations to other professionals
• Successfully engaging range of community based partners and agencies in achieving outcomes for service users

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience Essential

• Experience working with adults with a wide range of physiotherapy and/or communication needs
• Responsible for a caseload of clients with complex needs
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Working as a team member
• Demonstrate successful collaborative style of working with service users to achieve their goals

Skills Essential

• Application of standardised assessments and outcome measures
• Supervision of students and staff
• Experience of providing training to staff and making presentations to other professionals
• Successfully engaging range of community based partners and agencies in achieving outcomes for service users

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Waltham Forest Community Learning Disability Team

30 Coleridge Road

Walthamstow

E17 6QU

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Waltham Forest Community Learning Disability Team

30 Coleridge Road

Walthamstow

E17 6QU

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)