Physiotherapist (Learning Disabilities)

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality physiotherapy services for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves managing a caseload, working collaboratively with community groups, and offering specialist advice. Candidates should have relevant physiotherapy qualifications and experience in the NHS. This position offers a competitive salary and a full-time contract.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Current HCPC Registered.
• Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification.
• Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical needs of adults with LD and establish appropriate treatment programmes.
• Manage a caseload of LD clients with specialist needs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Provide training and advice on lifestyle changes.

Skills

Experienced application of PT practice to Learning Disabilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage workload and determine priorities

Ability to work autonomously

Proactive team member

Education

Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent

Current HCPC Registered

Job description

Job summary

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.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-0309

Job locations

Integrated Learning Disability Service

258a Hertford Rd

Enfield

EN3 5BN

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Current HCPC Registered
• Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification
• Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas and related health subjects
• Accreditation to take Physiotherapy students on Practice placements

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in neurology and neurological conditions
• Experience in supervising / teaching staff / students / volunteers
• Leadership & first line management experience
• Experience of involvement in audit
• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential

• 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
• Negotiation skills
• 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

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• 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 Essential

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

Desirable

• Car driver

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Current HCPC Registered
• Qualifications in Physiotherapy: Diploma/BSc or Equivalent or International qualification
• Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas and related health subjects
• Accreditation to take Physiotherapy students on Practice placements

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in neurology and neurological conditions
• Experience in supervising / teaching staff / students / volunteers
• Leadership & first line management experience
• Experience of involvement in audit
• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential

• 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
• Negotiation skills
• 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

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• 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 Essential

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Understanding of resource management

Desirable

• Car driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Learning Disability Service

258a Hertford Rd

Enfield

EN3 5BN

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Learning Disability Service

258a Hertford Rd

Enfield

EN3 5BN

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)