Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapist, with previous Learning Disability physiotherapy experience, who will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and services to support individuals and teams, based primarily in Swindon.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve.

Primarily based in Swindon, you will have the flexibility to work within a model that supports both on-site and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the nature of the role. HCRG Care Group is committed to fostering an agile and adaptable workforce to best meet the needs of our organisation and service users.

Some travel across the BSW patch may be required so willingness to travel and a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Recent experience working in a Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years and confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with learning disabilities that are patient centred and in consultation with the service user as part of their overall care plan. This may include musculoskeletal, neurological and falls.

To take a lead role in the management of the general physical well-being of service users

Apply specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those with profound and complex needs and those who challenging services

Contribute to the planning, organisation and maintenance and leadership of professional networks and interest groups to maintain and develop professional practice.

To keep patient clinical records and statistics as per trust and professional guidelines with the use of information technology ensuring timely, contemporaneous and accurate records.

To work as a fully integrated member of the multi-professional team using the care plan/recovery planning approach.

Participate in training of self and others as relevant to the post.

To work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other health care professionals, patients and their families.

To provide leadership and supervision to designated junior staff ensuring that they receive advice and support and that the delegation of tasks is appropriate to his/her abilities and grade.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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