Specialist Physiotherapist

David Lewis; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

David Lewis is seeking an experienced physiotherapist for their onsite physiotherapy team, providing specialized services to children and adults. The role involves assessing complex cases, working within a multidisciplinary team, and offers opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will hold a recognized physiotherapy qualification and have relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree and HCPC Registration required.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience applicable.
• Previous neurology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a specialist caseload of children and adults.
• Work with multidisciplinary therapy teams and provide training.
• Participate in service improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical experience

Flexibility

Team working

Teaching ability

Education

Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 equivalent physiotherapist to join our onsite physiotherapy team. We provide person-centred specialist physiotherapy therapy services to children and adults in the David Lewis School, College and Residential Services.

About Us:The David Lewis Centre is set within 200 acres of Cheshire countryside, just outside of Alderly Edge. The physiotherapy team provides specialist therapy to the residents who call David Lewis home as well as those who attend our onsite specialist school and college. We can provide specialist therapeutic services in a variety of settings including our dedicated onsite therapy department, our hydrotherapy pool, rebound room, swimming pool, onsite farm, sports complex and a variety of other fantastic services and settings that are all within walking distance of our therapy department.

As part of the physiotherapy team, you will work closely with other members of our onsite multidisciplinary therapy teams including, speech and language, occupational therapy, specialist learning disability nurses, the active support team and positive behaviour teams.

Supporting the Therapy Team Lead and Head of Services, you will help shape the future development of Physiotherapy services to meet the needs of the people we support. You will carry out the assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload ranging from paediatrics to adults with complex learning disabilities (including neurological impairments, severe learning difficulties and autism). You will also hold a hydrotherapy and rebound therapy caseload of which training can and will be provided as/if required.

There is the opportunity for some working from home to fulfil some of the non-clinical requirements of the role. This includes service improvement projects, training/teaching opportunities and supporting departmental audits.

The Therapy department currently operates Monday-Friday. There are no weekend, on-call, evening or bank holiday requirements of this role.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold a recognised Physiotherapy Diploma/ Degree Qualification (or equivalent) and Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
• Have at least 2 years of qualified clinical experience. Although desirable, this does not have to be specific to paediatrics, learning disabilities, autism or neurological impairment as additional support and training will be provided.
• Previous experience in neurology, musculoskeletal and/or cardio respiratory is desirable.
• Have an understanding of multi-professional team working and an ability to promote the role of physiotherapy within that.
• Demonstrate flexibility and be able to adapt to unpredictable or changing circumstances.
• Be able to demonstrate the application of physiotherapeutic interventions in a variety of settings.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to teach, provide advice and support others including physiotherapy students and therapy assistant staff. Existing clinical educator training or experience is desirable but not essential. Training can/will be provided.
• Ideally be a registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
  
  

Applicants should apply online via https://www.davidlewis.org.uk/work-for-us/.

Informal Enquiries may be made to Sophie Lever, Therapy Team Lead.01565 640000. Closing date: 30th May 2025. David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool. To request any reasonable adjustments to support you with the application or shortlisting process please contact 01565 640142.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer.

About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE

David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.

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