Physiotherapist (Learning Disabilities)

Integrated Care System; Enfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Enfield is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to deliver physiotherapy for adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will assess physical needs, manage caseloads, and participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives. Qualifications include HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy. This role presents a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and NHS benefits.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
• Postgraduate experience relevant to Learning Disabilities.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Strong clinical experience including individual and group work.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical needs of adults with learning disabilities.
• Manage a caseload of LD clients with specialist needs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary assessments.
• Plan and implement individual/group interventions.
• Provide training and advice on lifestyle changes.

Skills

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC Registration

Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate training in relevant clinical areas

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist with experience working with individuals with learning disabilities. This is a full time community service role to provide Physiotherapy intervention, management and advice for adults with Learning Disabilities in their residence or within other day services .

The successful candidate will join the Integrated Learning Disability Service in London Borough of Enfield, where we aim to address both the health and social well-being needs of adults with learning disabilities.

This candidate for this role is:

• To provide a very high standard of physiotherapy service to adults with Learning Disabilities (LD), their families and carers, taking into consideration and meeting the needs of a multicultural and diverse population.
• To act as a resource of specialist advice to the staff of the Integrated Learning DisabilitiesService and other physiotherapists in Enfield promoting best practice for the specific needsof this client group.
• To take an active role working with local community groups on health promotion projects that enhances the physical health of adults with learning disabilities.
• To be involved in multi-disciplinary health screening initiatives, to aid early detection andtreatment of health problems plus care planning to ensure a smooth and safe transfer toadult provision.

Main duties of the job

To assess the physical needs of adults with learning disabilities (LD) and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

To manage a caseload of LD clients with specialist needs.

To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.

To select and apply Physiotherapy assessments for LD caseload, addressing skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of independence, self-maintenance, inclusion, productivity and leisure.

To work with LD clients to identify Physiotherapy goals as part of their overall care plan.

To plan and implement individual and /or group interventions, in collaboration with theLD client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for LD clients with multiple or complex needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability; and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and recommended adaptationsto the client's physical and social environment.

To identify unmet needs in the service and advise the physiotherapy team leader as necessary.

To provide support and education to LD clients and carers regarding aspects of Physiotherapy e.g., equipment provision, rehab programmes.

To assess for the requirement of mobility and physical aids / equipment, ensuring that risks are considered and fully reduced by giving effective instructions for use to the clients and carers.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:

We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

Why NLFT?

We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.

We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification in the attachment of the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current HCPC Registered
• Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification
• Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
• Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas and related health subjects
• Accreditation to take Physiotherapy students on Practice placements

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Postgraduate PT experience relevant to Learning Disabilities.
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Extensive clinical experience including individual & group work
• HCPC registered
• Documented evidence of C.P.D.
• Experience in neurology and neurological conditions
• Experience in supervising / teaching staff / students / volunteers
• Experience of involvement in audit
• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experienced application of PT practice to Learning Disabilities
• Ability to work safely and effectively with people who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Ability to work autonomously & set own priorities
• Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proactive team member
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload and determine priorities and delegate
• Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information
• Reflect & critically approve own performance
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent presentation & training skills.
• Ability to promote self and profession.
• Ability to apply appraisal and supervision skills
• Ability to laterally think and problem solve
• Word processing and internet skills
• Critical Appraisal skills
• Ability to identify clinical shortfalls and development
• Ability to use resources to effectively meet clinical need.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Understanding of PT outcome measures.
• Up to date knowledge of developments effecting PT practice.
• Knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of differing models of practice
• Knowledge of different approaches all 3 to treatment relevant to Learning disabilities
• Incorporating principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload.
• Awareness of understanding in developing services in conjunction with NHS guidance
• Specialist knowledge & application of PT Assessments & Interventions relevant to adults with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of techniques to manage aggression and challenging behaviour
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Understanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings including travel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

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.

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPer annum including HCAS