Physiotherapist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in the West Midlands is looking for a passionate Physiotherapist to join their Shropshire Community Learning Disability Team. You will provide a high-quality service to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role includes leading clinical assessments, delivering personalized care, and supporting teams, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in learning disability and complex care needs.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, teaching and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Physiotherapy Service for adults with complex learning disabilities.
• Deliver a high standard of care using a holistic, person-centred approach.
• Provide leadership and supervision to team members.

Skills

Learning disability care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Education

Qualified Physiotherapist with current registration

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 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 passionate about developing and delivering a high-quality Physiotherapy service, and able to work creatively, embracing MPFT Trust values. We operate blended/hybrid working between base and home, and every member of staff receives a laptop, work mobile phone and additional equipment to work from home (e.g. chair, large screen).

We Are Able To Offer You

• Opportunity to further develop a specialism in learning disability Physiotherapy
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of conditions and clinical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Support from Physiotherapists in our sister service (South Staffordshire Community Learning Disability Team)
• Regular clinical support groups, team meetings and development days
• Excellent Professional development opportunities and 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Physiotherapy Service for adults with complex learning disabilities, including those with physical disabilities and autism; undertake clinical diagnoses, assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing difficulties
• Deliver a high standard of care using a holistic, person-centred approach, and provide clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to team members
• Be an autonomous practitioner with a small mixed clinical caseload, working without direct supervision within a multidisciplinary team
• Support less experienced staff, students and colleagues to deliver the Trust contracted services
• Provide expert advice on Physiotherapy for adults with learning disabilities; signposting and giving guidance to health and social care professionals, clients, carers and relatives
• Assist and deputise for the Allied Health Professional Lead in relation to Physiotherapy clinical and professional issues
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and participate in local and regional developments

Requirements and Qualities

• Qualified Physiotherapist with current registration and eligibility to practice
• Experience or interest in learning disability and complex care needs
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership and supervision
• Excellent communication, teaching and advisory skills
• Commitment to person-centred care and equity in access to services

Additional Information

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 ensure every voice is heard and every difference is respected.

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

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this role. LNKD1_UKTJ