Specialist Physiotherapist (Development Opportunity)

Islet Systems; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 45,000

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist (Development Opportunity)

Location: Exeter, EX2 9HS
Salary: £29970.00 to £44962.00
Date posted: 24th March 2025
Closing date: 31st March 2025

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen at an exciting time of change within our learning disability service; for an enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join the Exeter Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team.

The team provides a client focused community based service to adults with a learning disability and complex health needs which cannot be met by mainstream services.

This is a brilliant opportunity to diversify your skill set and gain experience in working with adults with a learning disability; developing your knowledge of reasonable adjustments, hydrotherapy, postural management and specialist equipment.

We offer a development opportunity for a highly motivated band 5 physiotherapist, who wish to extend their skills and experiences, with a view to progressing to a band 6 post on completion of our learning disabilities physiotherapy competency framework. Support will be provided with monthly CPD sessions alongside internal and external training. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from specialist physiotherapists in a variety of settings including hydrotherapy and postural management clinics.

As well as working in the Exeter MDT, you will be a part of the Devon wide specialist learning disabilities physiotherapy team. We are a Monday to Friday 9-5 service with no requirements for on call or weekend working. This is a fulltime vacancy however part time hours and flexible working can be considered. Hybrid working is also possible.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, sound decision making abilities and effective clinical reasoning. You should have a broad range and knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques, a passion for developing these and a special interest in working with people with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.

You will have responsibility for a caseload and be required to work confidently with adults with learning disabilities with postural and physical needs, completing thorough assessments and providing evidence based treatment programmes with support from a senior therapist. There will be opportunities to participate in hydrotherapy, postural management clinics and to work closely with senior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and students.

About Us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of theories and methods of practice specific to people with learning disabilities
• Sound knowledge and application of Physiotherapy Theory
• An understanding of government policy with regard to services for people with learning disabilities
• Group work skills
• Ability to work autonomously, seeking guidance as necessary
• Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area
• Ability to work effectively under rapid changing and demanding conditions with occasional interruptions

Desirable

• Use of total Communication Multimedia/IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Valid State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of ongoing training and development in the theory and practice of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence/similar qualification or equivalent experience
• Further postgraduate training, short specialist courses

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience
• Experience of working with people with communication difficulties

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Student supervision
• Administration of standardised assessments
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Franklyn House, Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

Contact Information

Professional Lead Physiotherapist: Steph Churchley
Phone: [phone]