Specialist Physiotherapist

Derbyshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Appraisal and ongoing training

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing opportunities

LGBTI+ network

BAME network

Christian network

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join the adult neuro developmental team, covering Chesterfield and the North Derbyshire area. You will deliver specialist assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.

The role involves postural management assessments and close collaboration with health and social care colleagues, with a commitment to person-centred,

Qualifications

• Specialist assessment and treatment for adults with learning disability.
• Education and advise health and social care colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment, and education for adults with learning disability.
• Assess and advise on 24-hour postural management for complex cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services.

Job description

An opportunity awaits for a motivated Physiotherapist to join the adult neuro developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield and covering the North Derbyshire geographical area. The service within DHFT is staffed by a dedicated team and we are looking for a like-minded Physiotherapist to join us in delivering physiotherapy to adults with a learning disability. Our Multidisciplinary Team comprises of community nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and Psychiatrists. We work collaboratively to meet the health needs of people with a learning disability living in North Derbyshire., A Specialist Physiotherapist within the team will be required to: Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice and education for clients with a learning disability. Provide assessment and recommendations on 24 hour postural management for individuals with complex physical disabilities. Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout the Derbyshire to provide an holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability. Educate, train and provide specialist advice to health and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people who have a learning disability. Participate in the development of effective, responsive, evidence based person-centred services. Contribute to the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of Physiotherapy services.

If you have excellent communication skills and are able to plan and deliver, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities