# Specialist Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist/24a91417-552c-4823-a282-2d3332c1b714 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist/24a91417-552c-4823-a282-2d3332c1b714.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Ashbourne Centre, Kingsway Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Maternity Cover 12 month fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T10:48:38.841Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Chesterfield/Derbyshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Physiotherapy_adults_with_Learning_Disability/Physiotherapy_adults_with_Learning_Disability-v8091069 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8091069?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Degree in Physiotherapy, state registered with HCPC - - Actively engaged with CPD **Desirable** - Student Educator ### Experience and knowledge **Essential** - - Confident and clear about the role of Physiotherapy in learning disabilities - - Proven communication skills. - - Able to prioritise and manage own workload - - Appropriate specialist skills in physiotherapy assessment and treatment - - Experience working as a physiotherapist with transferable skills - - Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team **Desirable** - - Experience of clinical audits - - Aquatic therapy assessment and treatment experience - - Experience/ knowledge of postural management - - Understanding of evidence based practice in learning disability speciality - - Experience working in a community environment - - Experience supervising other staff members ### Aptitude and Personal Qualities **Essential** - - Professionally accountable for own actions and any clinical work delegated to other staff - - Have UK driving license and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes. - - Demonstrate trust values. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 256.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10686542) - [inclusivity at dhcft (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1986) - [personal accountability charter (pdf, 8.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1978) - [guidance notes for completing the application form (pdf, 138.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=971) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.