Job summary
1 x 22.5 hour post
Are you enthusiastic about
supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their
quality of life? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Physiotherapist to join the Barnsley Adult Learning Disability Health Team.
Barnsley Community Learning
Disability Health team are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for
individuals with learning disabilities.
As an experienced
Physiotherapist with a focus on learning disabilities, you will play a crucial
role within our team. We are seeking a candidate with the ability to work
independently as a specialist practitioner, making autonomous decisions when
needed. Your clinical expertise, management skills, and leadership qualities
will contribute to the continued success of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide specialised
physiotherapy services, including innovative treatment modalities such as
hydrotherapy and rebound, to individuals with learning disabilities.
Work independently,
demonstrating strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Collaborate with the Barnsley
Adult Learning Disability Team to enhance overall patient care.
Contribute to the development
of the service.
Demonstrate leadership and
management skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Participate in appropriate
continued professional development.
Provide clinical and/ or
managerial supervision to junior staff and students
Main duties of the job
Key areas of physiotherapy
assessment and intervention.
Postural Management:
Individuals with learning disabilities may experience challenges related to
posture. Physiotherapists assess and address issues such as poor posture,
musculoskeletal issues, and discomfort.
Mobility and falls assessment
and intervention.
Specialist intervention
including rebound and hydrotherapy. These treatments assist with range of
movement, sensory regulation and respiratory conditions.
Respiratory care, including
assessment of respiratory function and airway clearance.
Pain management.
Physiotherapists will assess and manage pain which can be associated with
Musculoskeletal issues or other physical conditions.
Lifestyle and Wellness Promotion: Physiotherapists can
provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including advice on
nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high standard
of clinical work and expertise. They will comply with the clinical governance
framework and maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder carries the
responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the Community team
for people with Learning Disabilities.
The caseload will include clients of all levels of ability as defined by
the team criteria. The post holder will
serve as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder
will promote a consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder will contribute to the
leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health team in
accordance within local and national guidance
The post holder will have the ability to
work independently as specialist individual practitioner and make autonomous
decisions as required. Have good
clinical, management and leadership skills.
The post holder will work with service
users on an individual and group basis as required to provide assessment and
treatment and therapeutic interventions in conjunction with the community
pathways including in reach to inpatient areas where required
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
To work as an
integral member of the Specialist Learning disability health team..
To carry out a
specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and
advice to patients often with complex neurological presentations and formulate
a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
To be
responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.
Supervision of
students, assistant, and band 5 physiotherapist.
No direct
budget responsibility.
Clinical
To be
professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including
the management of patients in your care.
To perform
specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with diverse
presentations, multiple pathologies and complex condition, formulating a
diagnosis and treatment plan using specialised clinical reasoning skills and
manual assessment techniques.
To display
specialist problem solving skills to recognise and identify patients requiring
further investigations, referring appropriately to other services within and
outside the physiotherapy remit. To be
aware of and screen for serious pathologies with appropriate management.
To hold
responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support is available
from more senior colleagues as required.
Clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
To formulate
and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound
knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options To interpret and
analyse clinical and non clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis
and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive
discharge plans.
To assess
patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and
understand the pathways and legal framework for patients who lack capacity to
consent.
To communicate
effectively with patient and carers, overcoming barriers to communication and
understanding in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
To provide
planned and spontaneous advice, teaching and instruction of patients,
relatives, carers and other health care professionals to promote the
understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a consistent approach to
patient care.
Where
necessary to be involved in MDT meetings to ensure the delivery of a
co-ordinated service to patients.
To be
responsible for risk assessment of own caseload and working environment and
ensure the correct and safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients,
and by staff and students through training and supervision of practice.
Professional
To be
responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through a variety of CPD
activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To maintain
and develop up to date specialist knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within
area of work.
Undertake
measurement and evaluation of specialist treatment and current practice through
use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Recommend change of practice to Lead AHP and
to be involved in the implementation of changes to practice and service
protocols.
Maintain HCPC
registration, Trust, CSP and departmental standards, guidelines and policies
ensuring quality of service and monitor own Band 5 and assistants quality of
practice.
To induct and
provide clinical education, support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and
assistants assessing and evaluating competence as required.
To participate
when required in the clinical education of medical professionals in the
specialist field of learning disability physiotherapy.
To partake in
the clinical supervision and education of undergraduate physiotherapy students,
whilst maintaining communication links with the universities.
To participate
in the Trusts appraisal system.
Be an active
member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and delivery of
training sessions, peer review and external courses where appropriate.
To ensure
accurate, legible and comprehensive treatment records are kept in line with CSP
and trust standards of practice.
Establish and
maintain communication links with other medical specialities in representation
of physiotherapy services, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated
multi-disciplinary approach.
To accept
responsibility from and delegate to other members of the physiotherapy staff.
To be aware of
health and safety aspects of your work and implement any policies deemed
necessary to improve safety.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff
treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues,
visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post
holder must all time act in
accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open,
transparent
Respectful
Person first
and in the centre
Improve and be
outstanding
Relevant
today, ready for tomorrow
Families and
carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or
wellbeing of children, adults service users,
members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and
understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust
policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder carries the
responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the Community team
for people with Learning Disabilities.
The caseload will include clients of all levels of ability as defined by
the team criteria. The post holder will
serve as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder
will promote a consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder will contribute to the
leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health team in
accordance within local and national guidance
The post holder will have the ability to
work independently as specialist individual practitioner and make autonomous
decisions as required. Have good
clinical, management and leadership skills.
The post holder will work with service
users on an individual and group basis as required to provide assessment and
treatment and therapeutic interventions in conjunction with the community
pathways including in reach to inpatient areas where required
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
To work as an
integral member of the Specialist Learning disability health team..
To carry out a
specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and
advice to patients often with complex neurological presentations and formulate
a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
To be
responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.
Supervision of
students, assistant, and band 5 physiotherapist.
No direct
budget responsibility.
Clinical
To be
professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including
the management of patients in your care.
To perform
specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with diverse
presentations, multiple pathologies and complex condition, formulating a
diagnosis and treatment plan using specialised clinical reasoning skills and
manual assessment techniques.
To display
specialist problem solving skills to recognise and identify patients requiring
further investigations, referring appropriately to other services within and
outside the physiotherapy remit. To be
aware of and screen for serious pathologies with appropriate management.
To hold
responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support is available
from more senior colleagues as required.
Clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
To formulate
and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound
knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options To interpret and
analyse clinical and non clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis
and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive
discharge plans.
To assess
patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and
understand the pathways and legal framework for patients who lack capacity to
consent.
To communicate
effectively with patient and carers, overcoming barriers to communication and
understanding in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
To provide
planned and spontaneous advice, teaching and instruction of patients,
relatives, carers and other health care professionals to promote the
understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a consistent approach to
patient care.
Where
necessary to be involved in MDT meetings to ensure the delivery of a
co-ordinated service to patients.
To be
responsible for risk assessment of own caseload and working environment and
ensure the correct and safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients,
and by staff and students through training and supervision of practice.
Professional
To be
responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through a variety of CPD
activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To maintain
and develop up to date specialist knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within
area of work.
Undertake
measurement and evaluation of specialist treatment and current practice through
use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Recommend change of practice to Lead AHP and
to be involved in the implementation of changes to practice and service
protocols.
Maintain HCPC
registration, Trust, CSP and departmental standards, guidelines and policies
ensuring quality of service and monitor own Band 5 and assistants quality of
practice.
To induct and
provide clinical education, support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and
assistants assessing and evaluating competence as required.
To participate
when required in the clinical education of medical professionals in the
specialist field of learning disability physiotherapy.
To partake in
the clinical supervision and education of undergraduate physiotherapy students,
whilst maintaining communication links with the universities.
To participate
in the Trusts appraisal system.
Be an active
member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and delivery of
training sessions, peer review and external courses where appropriate.
To ensure
accurate, legible and comprehensive treatment records are kept in line with CSP
and trust standards of practice.
Establish and
maintain communication links with other medical specialities in representation
of physiotherapy services, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated
multi-disciplinary approach.
To accept
responsibility from and delegate to other members of the physiotherapy staff.
To be aware of
health and safety aspects of your work and implement any policies deemed
necessary to improve safety.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff
treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues,
visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post
holder must all time act in
accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open,
transparent
Respectful
Person first
and in the centre
Improve and be
outstanding
Relevant
today, ready for tomorrow
Families and
carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or
wellbeing of children, adults service users,
members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and
understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust
policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- A recognised qualification or appropriate evidence of suitable experience in teaching and assessing in clinical practice (e.g. Supporting Learning in Practice (SLiP) or equivalent, or Accredited Clinical Educator (ACE) status).
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability, including clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques in learning disability support and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Computer literacy
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Understanding of person centred care and positive behavioural approaches
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including in learning disability
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings
- Supervision of staff and / or students
- Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.
TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of post-graduate learning & development
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- A recognised qualification or appropriate evidence of suitable experience in teaching and assessing in clinical practice (e.g. Supporting Learning in Practice (SLiP) or equivalent, or Accredited Clinical Educator (ACE) status).
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability, including clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques in learning disability support and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Computer literacy
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Understanding of person centred care and positive behavioural approaches
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including in learning disability
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings
- Supervision of staff and / or students
- Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.
TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of post-graduate learning & development
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability
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).
