Physiotherapist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Brigg; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Brigg is seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join our North Lincolnshire Community Learning Disability Team. Based at Barnard Court Health Centre, you will deliver person-centred physiotherapy interventions to adults with learning disabilities and a wide range of physical and neurological needs.

You will run weekly hydrotherapy sessions, develop skills in postural management, falls prevention, rehabilitation, respiratory care and

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with registration to practice.
• Experience with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire, dealing with both routine and complex cases that have profound disabilities/multi-morbidity and/or challenging behaviour.
• To manage a defined caseload of adult service users, using person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• To undertake necessary day to day clinical responsibilities for the Learning Disability Service relating to physiotherapy.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Hydrotherapy

Falls prevention

Respiratory care

Evidence-based practice

Clinical supervision

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our experienced and highly valued North Lincolnshire Community Learning Disability Team. This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills while working alongside an established multidisciplinary team that is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities.

Based at Barnard Court Health Centre, Brigg, you'll manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing person‑centred physiotherapy interventions to adults with a wide range of physical, neurological and complex health needs. The role offers the chance to develop expertise within focused clinical pathways and work creatively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will deliver weekly hydrotherapy sessions, alongside developing skills in areas such as postural management, falls prevention, rehabilitation, respiratory care and specialist equipment provision.

Whether you're just starting your physiotherapy career or looking to build on existing Band 5 experience, you'll benefit from strong clinical supervision, ongoing professional development and the support of experienced specialist colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

• To provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire, dealing with both routine and complex cases that have profound disabilities/multi-morbidity and/or challenging behaviour.
• To manage a defined caseload of adult service users, using person‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence‑based practice.
• To undertake necessary day to day clinical responsibilities for the Learning Disability Service relating to physiotherapy.

About

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Pilkington Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000218963