Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Shropshire Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). We provide a community service across the beautiful county of Shropshire. We are a multidisciplinary team providing specialist services to adults with learning disabilities who also require Physiotherapy and cannot access mainstream services.

The ideal candidate will be somebody who is passionate about developing and delivering a high-quality Physiotherapy service, and can work creatively, embracing our MPFT Trust values.

We operate blended/hybrid working between base and home, therefore every member of staff receives a laptop, work mobile phone and additional equipment to work from home (e.g. chair, large screen).

We can to offer you:
• Opportunity to further develop a specialism in learning disability Physiotherapy
• Opportunity to work with a wide range conditions, clinical needs and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• You will also work with contact and support from other Physiotherapists who work in our sister service (South Staffordshire Community Learning Disability Team) 
• Regular clinical support groups, team meetings, team development days
• Excellent Professional development opportunities and access to generous Allied Health Professional CPD funding
• A positive and supportive yearly appraisal
• Regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision and support 
• Friendly working environment
• Blended and flexible working arrangements

Main duties of the job

To lead a specialist Physiotherapy Service for adults with complex learning disabilities, some of whom have physical disabilities and/or autism; undertaking clinical diagnoses, assessment and interventions for communication and swallowing difficulties.
To deliver a high standard of care using an holistic, person centred approach on a daily basis and providing clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to members of the team.
To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a small mixed clinical caseload working without direct supervision within the context of a multi-disciplinary team supporting various pathways.
To support less experienced staff, students and colleagues deliver the Trust contracted services.
To provide expert advice in relation to Physiotherapy for adults with learning disability; signposting and providing guidance and information to health and social care professionals, clients, carers and relatives.
To assist and deputise for the Allied Health Professional Lead in relation to Physiotherapy clinical and professional issues.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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