Community Adult Learning Disability Physiotherapist

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist to join the forward thinking Community Adult Learning Disability Team.

The post is suitable for physiotherapists from a wide range of backgrounds including band 5 physiotherapists who have completed their core rotations, band 6 physiotherapists interested in specialising in this area and those who are already working within the specialism.

You will work collaboratively with the Flintshire Learning Disability Team in a supportive environment to acquire and develop knowledge and skills related to treating adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and postural management needs.

A willingness and desire to learn is essential for this post. You will be supported in this by senior members of the team/clinical specialist.

We have an active commitment to supporting and encouraging staff in their professional development. You would also be supported to attend

external training.

The working pattern advertised is flexible to meet the service requirements.

Please get in touch if you want to find out more about this exciting role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic physiotherapist with the desire to specialise within this field.

We are a small established team providing physiotherapy to adults with learning disabilities in the county of Flintshire.

You will be working to provide and continually develop a service for our clients in a community setting.

This post is an ideal opportunity for a clinician to further develop their skills within this specialist field.

Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is highly desirable.

You must have experience and skills working with people with

complex physical and postural management needs and/or other relevant experience. E.g. Neuro-rehab, paediatrics, mental health or community

rehab.

You will have worked in a broad range of clinical settings and have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Jo

in our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in a static position with BCUHB.
• To carry a patient caseload including those with physical and psychological problems in area of speciality; some of whom may have a level of complexity; team leader; clinical specialist or advanced practitioner available for clinical support.
• To assess and treat patients using specialist clinical reasoning skills.

To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Postgraduate training courses
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body
• Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership
• Clinical educators course
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant Post Registration Experience
• Evidence of core rotations
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties.