Specialist Physiotherapist in Adults with a LD / developmental B5-6
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites.Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
As part of the multidisciplinary West Community Learning Disabilities Health Team, you will be managing a caseload of adults over 18 with learning disabilities, who are referred to the service.
This post is based within the West community team but the service works together with the East community team and will be part of the physiotherapy team across the county. There may be possibility of flexibility on where this post can be located and please speak to the lead physiotherapist about this possibility.
You will provide physiotherapy assessment and interventions using core physiotherapy skills for individuals with a learning disability. This includes monitoring their health outcomes and progress through review of their care plan.
You will have or be supported to develop skills in community based physiotherapy and understand the health needs of people with learning disabilities. You will provide advice and training regarding learning disability physiotherapy issues and interventions.You will have a key role in working with service users and a wide range of health professionals and other partners and agencies to reduce health inequalities and promote access to mainstream health services, enabling people to be as independent and involved as possible.
Note this is a Band 6 post or we would be happy to consider a Band 5 with the opportunity to develop to a Band 6. Please indicate within the application which banding you are applying for against the attached job descriptions.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out specialist assessment of those with complex needs under the supervision of senior staff, including those with complex postures and physical health needs and will also be supervised to deliver specialist interventions such as postural management, aquatic therapy and rebound therapy as well as assessing and prescribing specialist equipment (eg postural management and specialist mobility aids) and providing training in its use.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of related CPD
Experience
Essential criteria- Qualified physiotherapist with clinical experience in a range of core areas
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
Skills and aptitude
Essential criteria- Interest and passion to work with people with learning disabilities
- Alternative communication strategies
Knowledge and abilities
Desirable criteria- Understanding the health needs of people with a learning disability
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644