Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 5 physiotherapist to join the LYPFT Learning Disability (LD) Service . We are looking for a dynamic physiotherapist with a keen interest in working with learning disabled adults who require specialist health support due to complex physical, sensory, communication and behavioral impairments.
The successful candidate will be based within the smaller of our two Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT) which covers the East North East area of Leeds. The service runs Monday to Friday 9 to 5. The post sits alongside a full complement of other LD professionals as well as a full time permanent band 6 and the clinical lead band 7 LD physiotherapist.
Physiotherapy referrals, assessments, interventions and training are typically around postural, mobility, falls, pain and respiratory management but can cover any range of conditions and symptoms.
Please note, this post may close earlier than the listed closing date if the maximum number of applications is reached, so do not delay in applying if you are interested.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for a clinical caseload providing physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, education and advice to service users, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.o To undertake assessment of people with learning and complex physical disabilities; developing and implementing comprehensive postural management programs, ensuring that intervention is effective and sustainable.o To deliver specialised interventions including rebound therapy and aquatic therapy to meet the specific needs of a people with learning disabilities where a generic approach would be ineffective.o To develop appropriate physiotherapy programs for people with learning disabilities to involve the provision of training to family members, support staff, other agencies and professionals. .o To action onward referral to other health services e.g. Outpatient Consultants, wheelchair service, orthotics.o To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options utilising generic health service whenever appropriate.o To provide advice to medical, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding physiotherapy and physical health issueso To support service user involvement in the planning of their care to facilitate meaningful outcomes.o To work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of community settings.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 5 the clinical role includes: contribution to the management of the physiotherapy referrals , allocations, providing holistic physiotherapy assessments, delivering person centered care plans, training multi agency carers in a range of bespoke therapeutic interventions, assessment and supply of moving and handling and postural equipment, risk assessments , supporting team colleagues in induction and physical health training needs, acting as a clinical educator to physiotherapy students, delegating a range of therapeutic interventions to and clinically supervising Band 3 & 4 Therapy Assistants and Senior Support Workers. As an integral member of the CLDTeam the role involves some shared team tasks and duties.
As a community role the people we support are routinely seen within their own environments i.e. family or residential homes, day time placements, respite . Our role service has its own therapy suite with a hydrotherapy pool, a rebound therapy room, a bookable clinic space which is also where our LD orthotic clinic is based . Working under a social model ,where appropriate we support people and their carers to progress to enable access to local community settings such as local leisure centre facilities (community hydro , gyms and fitness groups . Working collaboratively with the teams dietitians, occupational therapists, other physiotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, LD nurses and speech and language therapists holistic professional skill development is gained through both formal and informal MDT consultation and joint working.
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 5 there is an expectation to contribute or lead in service development, service projects and task groups. Robust supervision structures are in place with 1:1s with the Clinical Team Manager and a band 6 or 7 LD Physiotherapist, peer support through weekly MDT, monthly LD Physiotherapy Professional Development meetings and LD AHP forum meetings.As a Trust we have adapted smarter ways of working to enable both work from an office based as well as remote working through the provision of laptops and mobile phones with full access to the our systems. As stated above if you have a keen interest as well as good interpersonal skills to work within this service, want the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge around communication, holistic physiotherapy assessment, using positive behavioural and sensory strategies, person centred planning through provision of therapeutic activity and specialist equipment and see yourself as a team player this could be the post for you.For more information contact Sandra.bell8@nhs.net (Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Learning Disability Services )
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
To be able to work with unqualified staff supporting physiotherapy interventions ( band 3s and 4s) accepting clinical responsibility for delegation of task.
To represent the physiotherapy service at multi-disciplinary and multi -agency meetings.To deputise for Band 6 physiotherapists as necessary. To contribute and as appropriate lead in physiotherapy and learning disability service development projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 5 the clinical role includes: contribution to the management of the physiotherapy referrals , allocations, providing holistic physiotherapy assessments, delivering person centered care plans, training multi agency carers in a range of bespoke therapeutic interventions, assessment and supply of moving and handling and postural equipment, risk assessments , supporting team colleagues in induction and physical health training needs, acting as a clinical educator to physiotherapy students, delegating a range of therapeutic interventions to and clinically supervising Band 3 & 4 Therapy Assistants and Senior Support Workers. As an integral member of the CLDTeam the role involves some shared team tasks and duties.
As a community role the people we support are routinely seen within their own environments i.e. family or residential homes, day time placements, respite . Our role service has its own therapy suite with a hydrotherapy pool, a rebound therapy room, a bookable clinic space which is also where our LD orthotic clinic is based . Working under a social model ,where appropriate we support people and their carers to progress to enable access to local community settings such as local leisure centre facilities (community hydro , gyms and fitness groups . Working collaboratively with the teams dietitians, occupational therapists, other physiotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, LD nurses and speech and language therapists holistic professional skill development is gained through both formal and informal MDT consultation and joint working.
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 5 there is an expectation to contribute or lead in service development, service projects and task groups. Robust supervision structures are in place with 1:1s with the Clinical Team Manager and a band 6 or 7 LD Physiotherapist, peer support through weekly MDT, monthly LD Physiotherapy Professional Development meetings and LD AHP forum meetings.As a Trust we have adapted smarter ways of working to enable both work from an office based as well as remote working through the provision of laptops and mobile phones with full access to the our systems. As stated above if you have a keen interest as well as good interpersonal skills to work within this service, want the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge around communication, holistic physiotherapy assessment, using positive behavioural and sensory strategies, person centred planning through provision of therapeutic activity and specialist equipment and see yourself as a team player this could be the post for you.For more information contact Sandra.bell8@nhs.net (Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Learning Disability Services )
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
To be able to work with unqualified staff supporting physiotherapy interventions ( band 3s and 4s) accepting clinical responsibility for delegation of task.
To represent the physiotherapy service at multi-disciplinary and multi -agency meetings.To deputise for Band 6 physiotherapists as necessary. To contribute and as appropriate lead in physiotherapy and learning disability service development projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in physiotherapy with HCP registered
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of supporting adults or children with learning disabilities or long term complex health issues.
- The ability to travel around the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purpose.
Skills
Essential
- A range of core physiotherapy skills and practice
- Clear communication including competent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in physiotherapy with HCP registered
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of supporting adults or children with learning disabilities or long term complex health issues.
- The ability to travel around the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purpose.
Skills
Essential
- A range of core physiotherapy skills and practice
- Clear communication including competent IT skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
