Job summary
East London NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a registered Physiotherapist with Learning Disabilities experience, to lead the Physiotherapy team within the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities. This post is a Clinical Lead Highly Specialist Physiotherapist role and it is a full time position, although we will consider applicants looking for part time hours if they have relevant experience and skills.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the Physiotherapy team, supporting a Specialist Physiotherapist and Senior Therapy assistant. You will be working with an experienced multi disciplinary team of Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. The Physiotherapy service within the Newham Health Team has been well established for many years, offering effective services and embracing innovative practice for individuals with severe and profound learning disabilities in different settings. You will be working in varied community settings such as individual's home, therapy centres, educational settings, Hydrotherapy pools and other community facilities.
You will have knowledge and understanding of working with complex neurological conditions and people with long term conditions, and experience of working with people who have a learning disability. A sound understanding of the legal framework around LD is essential. You will be expected to hold an independent caseload, be autonomous in assessments, execute treatment programs independently and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Within this role you will have supervision and support from Deputy Team Manager and the Clinical Service Manager. Support will be available for someone looking for their first leadership position.
About us
We offer a friendly work environment, and convenient office location (close to Stratford station). Within the role there are opportunities to develop the service, working within the team's management team, to be involved in internal and external training sessions, and there is support for CPD and networking. We offer flexible working options to promote work life balance of our employees. ELFT offers numerous staff benefit including Annual leave allowance 27 - 33 days (based on length of service), generous pension scheme, Annual season ticket Loan, Cycle to work scheme, health and wellbeing sessions and a range of wellbeing resources.
Newham is a compact borough and easy to travel around on public transport/cycle so a car driver is not essential.
In order to be shortlisted please include clear information about why you are interested in this role in your application.
For more information about the post and for informal visits, please contact
Rachel James on 0207 059 6600 or Rachel.james6@nhs.net
Job description
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Job description
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Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the health Professions council (HCPC)
- Highly specialist knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to Learning disability
- Knowledge of current legislation affecting people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Postgraduate courses relevant to the post evidenced in CPD portfolio at appropriate leve
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years clinical post qualifying experience
- At least 2 years experience of working with clients Learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
- Experience of managing and supervision others
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake all therapeutic aspects of the Physiotherapy process in relation to people with learning disabilities (including stretching programs, Rebound therapy on the trampoline, Hydrotherapy in the swimming pool and rehabilitation gym)
- Ability to work, communicate (verbal, non-verbal and written) and negotiate with the multidisciplinary team, external providers, service users, carers and families
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
- Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
- Evidence of ability to provide clinical leadership, supervise and manage junior staff and students
- Ability to train junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the health Professions council (HCPC)
- Highly specialist knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to Learning disability
- Knowledge of current legislation affecting people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Postgraduate courses relevant to the post evidenced in CPD portfolio at appropriate leve
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years clinical post qualifying experience
- At least 2 years experience of working with clients Learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
- Experience of managing and supervision others
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake all therapeutic aspects of the Physiotherapy process in relation to people with learning disabilities (including stretching programs, Rebound therapy on the trampoline, Hydrotherapy in the swimming pool and rehabilitation gym)
- Ability to work, communicate (verbal, non-verbal and written) and negotiate with the multidisciplinary team, external providers, service users, carers and families
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
- Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
- Evidence of ability to provide clinical leadership, supervise and manage junior staff and students
- Ability to train junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
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).
