Physiotherapist

Job summary

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert assessment, intervention and review for adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who present with complex physical health, mobility, sensory and/or postural needs. Your work will include delivering physiotherapy programmes that promote movement, independence, participation and comfort, while also supporting health, mobility and safe physical activity. You will enable use of suitable equipment and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to holistic formulation and care planning and will collaborate with families, carers, support providers and partner agencies to embed physiotherapy recommendations in daytoday care. You will manage your own caseload, prioritising effectively while receiving regular supervision and MDT support. The role also involves providing training and advice to carers and colleagues, contributing to service development and supervising junior staff or support workers where appropriate. Strong communication, organisational skills and a commitment to personcentred, traumainformed and rightsbased practice are essential.

This post offers variety, autonomy and the chance to work creatively. You will work across multiple community settings, ensuring that people receive physiotherapy in the place that best supports their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

You will be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of this post.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.