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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

LD Lead Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

Job overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Physiotherapist to join our Community Learning Disability Team in Waltham Forest. This is an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialised physiotherapy interventions for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, while also playing a key leadership role in shaping and developing the service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting individuals to maximise independence, improve quality of life, and reduce health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Clinical Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs Manage a complex caseload, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice Support postural management, mobility, and long-term physical health needs Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and wider MDT Leadership & Service Development Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff, assistants and students Lead on service improvement, audit and outcome measurement Support the Locality Manager to ensure delivery of a high-quality, safe and effective service Contribute to training, education and development across the MDT Operational Organise and prioritise workload across the team Contribute to risk management, incident reporting and governance processes Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Trust policies

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NLD-000192

Job locations

Coleridge Road Waltham Forest

Walthamstow

Essex

E17 6QU


Job description

Job responsibilities

 

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

 

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

 

 

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

 

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

 

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

 

 

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree

Desirable

  • Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists For People With Learning Disabilities membership (ACPPLD)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of training & delivering presentations internally and externally to staff groups including students on educational placements.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree

Desirable

  • Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists For People With Learning Disabilities membership (ACPPLD)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of training & delivering presentations internally and externally to staff groups including students on educational placements.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Coleridge Road Waltham Forest

Walthamstow

Essex

E17 6QU


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Coleridge Road Waltham Forest

Walthamstow

Essex

E17 6QU


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Cherry Muncal

Cherry.Muncal@nelft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NLD-000192

Job locations

Coleridge Road Waltham Forest

Walthamstow

Essex

E17 6QU


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