Specialist Physiotherapist

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Job overview

Due to recent service expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist with an interest in working with adults with learning disabilities in the community.

A service level agreement exists with the North Tyneside community locality and its Northumbria Health Care Trust / North Tyneside local

Northumberland Community Learning Disability Team and remains part of the CNTW Northumberland and North Tyneside CBU.

The core physiotherapy team will provide assessment and intervention to service-users from across the Northumberland and North Tyneside region, who present with a broad range of complex and varied conditions. You will be joining a Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist and Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant.

The post sits within the Northumberland Community learning Disability team and your base will be at Eddie Ferguson House in Blyth. As the Physiotherapy clinical delivery is a county wide service, there are other team bases at Greenacres in Ashington, Alnwick Fire Station and Dene Park House in Hexham.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the wider team which delivers a range of specialist assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The team has expanded over recent years and comprises of a range of clinicians including Community Nurses, Nursing Associates, Support Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Positive Behavioural Support Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Clinical Pharmacist Associate Practitioners, Non-Medical Prescribers, and Psychiatry.

A variety of support and development opportunities can be expected from the wider leadership team and the MDT. The post holder will be expected to supervise and support band 3 Physiotherapy staff, as identified in the job description.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Experience working as a Physiotherapist in learning disabilities or

• Be able to demonstrate core skills and knowledge as indicated within the job description.
• The ability to organise and prioritise duties and activities within the range of work allocated.
• Experience of supervising and allocating work to Physiotherapy staff.
• The ability to communicate effectively, record contemporaneously as per policy, devise and communicate effective interventions as per job description.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a community MDT while also being able to work using own initiative.
• Ability to form & promote positive relationships with service-users with a learning disability.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and challenging situations.
• Ability to work proactively and manage competing demands.
• Support the wider clinical team in managing and refining the core service delivery, reviewing quality standards and clinical developments associated with the specialism.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 13th^ January 2025

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Skills and Competencies

• Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
• Highly developed communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Ability to use IT systems
• Risk Assessment/management skills

• Experience of communication with people who have communication difficulties

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Further relevant post qualifying training.

• Evidence of relevant post qualification training

Experience

• Proven track record of post registration, clinical experience in learning disabilities and/or neurological services with transferrable skills.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.

• Clinical leadership and induction of staff

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.