Job summary
We have an exciting part time (30 hours) opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join Harrogate and District Community Learning Disability Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.
You will be an autonomous qualified physiotherapist providing assessment, treatment planning and interventions for adults with learning disabilities. You will be a member of the North Yorkshire Learning Disability network, working alongside other experienced Physiotherapists. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will work closely with other professions. You will also be expected to lone work in a variety of settings in the community as well as collaboratively with others.
You will need to be HCPC registered.
You will need post qualifying experience in Physiotherapy and experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
Additional features of this post include a supportive clinical supervision and line management procedures. We are also committed to your development, supporting external training events, CPD, research and audit interests, under our appraisal scheme.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
To provide triage, assessment, care planning, and intervention for people with learning disabilities and complex physiotherapy needs. This may include hydrotherapy, manual handling, postural care, attending wheelchair clinic appointments and other hospital appointments.
To work as a core part of a diverse MDT which includes physio, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, and psychiatry.
To build and maintain relationships with mainstream physiotherapy services, providing health facilitation and reasonable adjustments to ensure people with learning disabilities can access their services wherever possible.
To be involved in the ongoing development of Harrogate and District Community Learning Disability Team, it's pathways and provision.
To be part of the wider North Yorkshire Learning Disability physiotherapy network.
About us
Harrogate and District Community Learning Disability Team are a well established service, with roots in our local services. We work in partnership with stakeholders across our patch to ensure that the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met through direct work and health facilitation.
We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification in physiotherapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of physiotherapy delivery
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing complex physiotherapy cases
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification in physiotherapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of physiotherapy delivery
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing complex physiotherapy cases
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
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.
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.
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).
