Physiotherapist- Learning Disabilities

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a compassionate Physiotherapist to join their Community Learning Disability Service. The successful candidate will provide high-quality treatment to adults with learning disabilities and support the ongoing development of the service. A diploma or degree in Physiotherapy and relevant clinical experience are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while promoting health and wellbeing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Band 5 in physiotherapy areas.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Core knowledge of neurology and respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy treatment programmes for adults with learning disabilities.
• Supervise/train Junior staff and students.
• Promote physical health and wellbeing in line with Trust objectives.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Teamworking skills

Knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions

Ability to manage barriers to communication

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Completed a recognised clinical educator course

Job description

Go back Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist- Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 08 September 2025

We are looking for a physiotherapist who is person centred, enthusiastic and is committed to the provision of high quality care and treatment to join our Community Learning Disability Service.

We are currently transforming our service to improve the care standards to clients who access our service within Sheffield. We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about being part of these changes, want to make a difference and would be interested in contributing to this ongoing service development.

If you are empathic and compassionate, supportive, kind, resilient, non-judgmental and approachable whilst at the same time able to set boundaries and constantly strive for a better life for all of our service users please apply!

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment, advice /education and physiotherapy treatment programmes for Adults with Learning Disabilities presenting with a wide variety of (complex )physical/mental health needs in community settings.

Provide specialist assessment, advice /education and physiotherapy treatment programmes for Adults with Learning Disabilities presenting with a wide variety of (complex )physical/mental health needs in community settings.

To supervise/train Junior staff and students on placement from Sheffield Hallam University, working within the Learning Disability Physiotherapy Service.

Promote Physical Health and Wellbeing in line with Trust objectives.

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the PhysiotherapyLearning Disability Team.

To provide leadership to junior staff, physiotherapy assistants and students within our service area.

To be accountable, without direct supervision, for the provision of physiotherapy to Service Users referred to you directly and those clinically supervised by you, until discharged from the service.

To be a specialist resource and an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.

To be a specialist resource and an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist assessment, advice /education and physiotherapy treatment programmes for Adults with Learning Disabilities presenting with a wide variety of (complex )physical/mental health needs in community settings.

To supervise/train Junior staff and students on placement from Sheffield Hallam University, working within the Learning Disability Physiotherapy Service.

Promote Physical Health and Wellbeing in line with Trust objectives.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Core basic knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex health needs and physiotherapy interventions to manage these
• Effective interpersonal and teamworking skills

Training and Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy.
• Completed a recognised clinical educator course

Experience

• Experience of working as a Band 5 in these physiotherapy areas: musculoskeletal, neurology, elderly, respiratory and physical rehabilitation
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Other

• Ability to communicate with a range of people using effective communication and to identify and constructively manage barriers to effective communication
• Knowledge of risk assessment

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.

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust