Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy, state registered with HCPC
- Qualifications
Actively engaged with CPD
- Experience and knowledge
Confident and clear about the role of Physiotherapy in learning disabilities
- Experience and knowledge
Proven communication skills.
- Experience and knowledge
Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Experience and knowledge
Appropriate specialist skills in physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Experience and knowledge
Experience working as a physiotherapist with transferable skills
- Experience and knowledge
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Professionally accountable for own actions and any clinical work delegated to other staff
- Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Have UK driving license and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
- Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Demonstrate trust values.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Student Educator
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of clinical audits
- Experience and knowledge
Aquatic therapy assessment and treatment experience
- Experience and knowledge
Experience/ knowledge of postural management
- Experience and knowledge
Understanding of evidence based practice in learning disability speciality
- Experience and knowledge
Experience working in a community environment
- Experience and knowledge
Experience supervising other staff members
Job overview
An opportunity awaits for a motivated Physiotherapist to join the adult neuro developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield and covering the North Derbyshire geographical area.
The service within DHFT is staffed by a dedicated team and we are looking for a like-minded Physiotherapist to join us in delivering physiotherapy to adults with a learning disability.
Our Multidisciplinary Team comprises of community nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and Psychiatrists.
We work collaboratively to meet the health needs of people with a learning disability living in North Derbyshire.
If you have excellent communication skills and are able to plan and deliver, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
A Specialist Physiotherapist within the team will be required to:
Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice and education for clients with a learning disability.
Provide assessment and recommendations on 24 hour postural management for individuals with complex physical disabilities.
Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout the Derbyshire to provide an holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability.
Educate, train and provide specialist advice to health and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people who have a learning disability.
Participate in the development of effective, responsive, evidence based person-centred services.
Contribute to the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of Physiotherapy services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Physiotherapist roles in Derby
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Maternity Cover 12 month fixed term contract). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (13 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.