NHS Physiotherapist – Learning Disabilities
Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist – Learning DisabilitiesLocation: Wandsworth, UKSalary: £30 HourlyStart Date: ASAPHours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00Ongoing opportunity with the Learning Disabilities Physical Health & Wellbeing Team
Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey as a Band 6 Physiotherapist within Learning Disabilities in the vibrant community of Wandsworth? This ongoing role offers an enriching opportunity to work within the Learning Disabilities Physical Health & Wellbeing Team, where your skills will make a profound impact. With a competitive rate of £30 per hour, this role is perfect for someone eager to extend their expertise in a dynamic environment. This community-based role is dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities. Full-time work is preferred, and a flexible start date means you can dive into this new adventure as soon as possible!
Perks and benefits:
- – Flexibility: Locum work offers great flexibility, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits you perfectly.
- – Professional Growth: Enhance your skills with ongoing professional development opportunities and supervision in a supportive environment.
- – Dynamic Experience: Work within a multidisciplinary team, providing a wealth of experience across various specialisms including neurological, orthopaedic, and mental health presentations.
- – Networking Opportunities: Connect with health and social care professionals to broaden your professional network and enhance collaborative outcomes.
What you will do:
- – Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
- – Manage a caseload involving neurological, orthopaedic, learning disability, and mental health presentations.
- – Provide specialist assessment and management of 24-hour postural care needs.
- – Assess and prescribe equipment, specialist seating, wheelchairs, and postural management systems.
- – Work closely with service users, carers, schools, health and social care professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- – Deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes to maximise independence and wellbeing.
- – Support and supervise junior staff and students.
Requirements:
- – BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- – HCPC Registration
- – CSP Membership
- – Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
- – Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- – Knowledge of the complex physical health needs of people with learning disabilities
- – Strong assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation skills
- – Ability to manage an independent caseload and prioritise workload effectively
- – IT proficiency and strong communication skills
Desirable Requirements:
- – Experience working with people with learning disabilities
- – Experience of postural management
- – Experience in community services, wheelchair services, or falls services
- – Aquatic Therapy experience
- – Relevant postgraduate training
Car Driver Required?Yes – Own transport and a clean driving licence are essential requirements.
Join us in Wandsworth, where you will enjoy not only the fulfilment of your role but also the charm of a lively town brimming with cultural delights, green spaces, and a wonderful community spirit. Make a positive change in people’s lives while savouring all that this fantastic part of London has to offer.
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