Lead Inpatient Physiotherapist for Autism & LD

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Dawlish; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available for elig.

CPD and specialist training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Physiotherapist to join The Brook unit in Dawlish, delivering inpatient physiotherapy for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role combines clinical leadership, service development and multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance mobility and overall health.

The post offers a permanent position, with a salary of £49,387–£56,515 per year, and opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate training and senior-level postgraduate experience.
• Specialist experience in learning disabilities, autism, paediatrics or neurology.
• Postgraduate training in areas such as exercise prescription, postural management and physical health promotion.
• Experience managing patients with complex disabilities and communication difficulties.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines, research and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication, leadership, organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Manage complex clinical cases involving physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairments.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, physical health and independence.
• Lead the development and implementation of the inpatient physiotherapy service.
• Promote physical activity and oversee personalised exercise programmes delivered by exercise practitioners.
• Provide specialist advice on patient assessment, rehabilitation and clinical management.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, families, carers and external agencies.
• Undertake clinical audits, research and service improvement projects.
• Deputise for the lead physiotherapist when required and represent the department at professional meetings.
• Provide training, supervision and guidance to colleagues and carers.

Education

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training

Specialist experience in learning disabilities, autism, paediatrics or neurology

Exercise prescription, postural management and physical health promotion

Managing patients with complex disabilities and communication difficulties

Clinical assessment, treatment planning and problem-solving

Guidelines, research and evidence-based practice

Independent working and MDT collaboration

Communication, leadership, organisation and IT skills

Job description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Physiotherapist to join The Brook unit in Dawlish, delivering inpatient physiotherapy for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role combines clinical leadership, service development and multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance mobility and overall health.

The post offers a permanent position, with a salary of £49,387–£56,515 per year, and opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.