Physiotherapy Professional Lead - Learning Disabilities

This is an IT support group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible, enthusiastic and committed Band 8a Physiotherapy Professional Lead to join our specialist Learning disability community team.

The Learning Disability and Autism Service (LD&A) at Leicestershire Partnership Trust are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to develop and grow Physiotherapy services as part of our wider AHP team within LD&A. The LD community service is undergoing a process of quality improvement, and this role will be key to ensuring the voice of Physiotherapy is represented.

The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-disciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing, Psychology and Psychiatry. Together the team provide specialist care to people with a learning disability in their own homes or other community settings.

The post requires a dedicated lead with previous team management experience. A strong applicant will also have experience of change management and quality improvement. Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills are also required. Clinical experience in learning disabilities is desirable.

Continuing Professional development through the trust Learning and Development Academy.

• Access to the Trust employee benefits schemes.
• Opportunity to work flexibly in agreement with Service Leads.
• AHP Networking and cross directorate support.

This post attracts a Welcome Bonus. This comprises of an initial payment of £1,800 pro rata to hours worked, payable with your first salary, a further payment of £1,800 pro rata to hours worked after 12 months service and a final payment of £1,400 pro rata to hours worked after 18 months service. Qualifying criteria and Scheme Rules do apply, including a minimum tenure in post of 24 months to avoid any repayment. Full details are available upon request.

Contact Details: Katherine Roland, [e-mail]

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development of the Physiotherapy team across all Adult LD&A Inpatient/Community Services to enable continuous quality improvement in service provision.
• Be responsible for professional leadership in the Learning Disability and Autism Service (LD&A).
• Identify clinical priorities at both the operational and strategic level for Physiotherapy ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional practice through professional leadership, clinical supervision, mentorship and practice development.
• Work collaboratively with all Clinical and Professional leads to deliver co-ordinated work across locality teams.
• Establish and maintain a clear structure for clinical and professional advice and support for Physiotherapy services.
• Ensure quality and evidence based clinical practice in line with HCPC and professional body standards.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.