Physiotherapist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service organization in Shropshire is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to provide specialized services for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves leading a Physiotherapy service, delivering high-quality care, and supporting a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in Physiotherapy and experience in various clinical settings. Flexible working arrangements are offered, making this a unique opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent Professional development opportunities

Access to generous CPD funding

Friendly working environment

Blended and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration courses and experience required.
• Post graduate training in differential diagnosis and clinical decision making is essential.
• Proficient with clients with complex learning and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Physiotherapy Service for adults with learning disabilities.
• Deliver care using a holistic, person-centered approach.
• Provide expert advice in relation to Physiotherapy for adults.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Demonstrates knowledge across patient pathways

Proactive and organized

Education

Formal qualification in Physiotherapy

Masters level modules or equivalent experience

Unrestricted registration with HCPC

Tools

Assistive technology

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Shropshire Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). We provide a community service across the beautiful county of Shropshire. We are a multidisciplinary team providing specialist services to adults with learning disabilities who also require Physiotherapy and cannot access mainstream services.

The ideal candidate will be somebody who is passionate about developing and delivering a high-quality Physiotherapy service, and can work creatively, embracing our MPFT Trust values.

We operate blended/hybrid working between base and home, therefore every member of staff receives a laptop, work mobile phone and additional equipment to work from home (e.g. chair, large screen).

We Can To Offer You

• Opportunity to further develop a specialism in learning disability Physiotherapy
• Opportunity to work with a wide range conditions, clinical needs and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• You will also work with contact and support from other Physiotherapists who work in our sister service (South Staffordshire Community Learning Disability Team)
• Regular clinical support groups, team meetings, team development days
• Excellent Professional development opportunities and access to generous Allied Health Professional CPD funding
• A positive and supportive yearly appraisal
• Regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision and support
• Friendly working environment
• Blended and flexible working arrangements

Main duties of the job

To lead a specialist Physiotherapy Service for adults with complex learning disabilities, some of whom have physical disabilities and/or autism; undertaking clinical diagnoses, assessment and interventions for communication and swallowing difficulties.

To deliver a high standard of care using an holistic, person centred approach on a daily basis and providing clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to members of the team.

To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a small mixed clinical caseload working without direct supervision within the context of a multi-disciplinary team supporting various pathways.

To support less experienced staff, students and colleagues deliver the Trust contracted services.

To provide expert advice in relation to Physiotherapy for adults with learning disability; signposting and providing guidance and information to health and social care professionals, clients, carers and relatives.

To assist and deputise for the Allied Health Professional Lead in relation to Physiotherapy clinical and professional issues.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Formal qualification in Physiotherapy such as Diploma, BSc, MSc
• Masters level modules or equivalent experience in relevant clinical area, research or Leadership
• Unrestricted registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Extensive post-registration courses and experience
• Post graduate training in differential diagnosis and clinical decision making
• Range of relevant post graduate education and training e.g. Hydrotherapy, Rebound, Respiratory, postural management

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive post graduate experience including rotational across a range of clinical settings, including Learning Disability
• Competence with clients with complex learning and physical health needs including hydrotherapy, postural management and respiratory care
• Worked in the community
• Experience as a practitioner in a relevant area of physiotherapy assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of complex presentations and disorders
• Worked in a multidisciplinary team
• Leading and delegating to other staff
• Development and implementation of clinical pathways, including protocols, guidelines for example

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and competencies associated with working across a wide range of patient pathways relevant to and including people with learning disabilities and complex health needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of extensive CPD

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Proactive. Organised with good time management and prioritisation ability. Leader. Flexible. Resilient. Confident. Self-reliant. Negotiation skills
• Person-centred with ability to compromise and adapt programmes to patient choice, lifestyle and environment
• Able to present information in an understandable way for people with communication difficulties
• Competent computer knowledge and skills including power point, Microsoft excel, assistive technology

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job specific to the Physiotherapy role e.g. dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for assessment, physical examination and treatment of patients
• Ability to meet travel demands of the role