Job summary
Hi, Im Clare, Lead AHP, and Im really pleased youre
looking at this opportunity. Were a close-knit, supportive team that genuinely
looks out for one another. Everyone brings something different, and we
celebrate that. If you are a motivated, compassionate, and skilled
Physiotherapist looking to make a genuine impact, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role This is a full-time Band 6 Physiotherapy post
within the dynamic Barnsley Community Learning Disability Team. You will play a
crucial role in providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention
to adults with a learning disability across the Barnsley community.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are
strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff
and patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a high standard of assessment and intervention in a
variety of community settings, including service users' homes, day centres,
colleges, and community facilities. Typical referrals you will manage include
complex postural needs, managing falls and reduced mobility, conducting
musculoskeletal assessments, providing input for respiratory function, and
carrying out equipment reviews (e.g., specialised seating, sleep systems This
post offers the opportunity to facilitate specialist treatment modalities such
as Rebound Therapy and Hydrotherapy.
Pathway Contribution: Your work will feed into the embedded
Learning Disability pathways, ensuring integrated and holistic care.
Supervision & Mentoring: You will provide clinical
supervision for a Band 5 Physiotherapist and a Therapy Assistant, fostering
their development and ensuring high-quality practice across the team.
Documentation Excellence: Maintain a high standard of
documentation and reports and utilise our electronic notes systems efficiently.
We seek someone eager to learn and develop personally and
assist our service to grow, responding to the needs of the LD population.
Our base is the Mapplewell Centre, which offers a
comfortable and modern working environment. It is conveniently situated,
offering easy access to the M1 motorway and is only a short distance from
Barnsley town centre.
To arrange an informal visit or for more information, please
contact Andrew Birkenshaw, Team Manageron 01226 645200
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.
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.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
Person Specification
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
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).
