About this role
Job summary
This is a part time post of 35 hours per week.
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist who has enthusiasm, compassion and commitment to supporting and enabling people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities to join our well established Community Autism and Learning Disability Service across South Tyneside.
You will work within the multi-disciplinary team and provide physiotherapy support to adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities. You will also work with all stakeholders, to contribute to learning and development of staff working with adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, ensuring effective service delivery and the best possible outcomes for our service users
You must have up to date knowledge and appropriate skills which will ensure that Community Physiotherapy interventions are delivered in the way which meets the needs of the service user.
You will have an understanding of the complex needs presenting in those with Autism or learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate this with recent and on-going clinical professional development. You must have excellent communication and organisation skills.
You will manage a caseload, supervise junior staff and contribute to the development of the team and service.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.
You will be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of this post.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and therapeutic services to Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism, or those whose needs cannot be met by mainstream services. Patients will likely have a range of complex needs in a variety of settings including day services, residential settings and the persons own home. To prioritise, formulate, plan, treat and discharge patients autonomously. Contribute to multi-disciplinary working to address the needs of clients referred to the team. To work collaboratively with other specialist services within the Autism and Learning Disabilities Service to meet the needs of clients. Support and consult on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services. To participate in Service and Pathway Developments, Audit and R&D activities. To participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities and to support staff development. To work within guidance and framework for Safeguarding Adults / Child Protection Policies. To provide verbal / written reports in respect of individual clients. Work within clinical governance framework. To promote a healthy lifestyle within the client population. To liaise and co-ordinate with multi agencies. Responsible for assessing clinical risk and devising risk management plans for delegated caseload. Attend multi-disciplinary reviews and CPAs. Act as care coordinator.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service provided for adult clients with autism and/or learning disability who have a range of complex needs. The service to be delivered into a variety of settings which include day services establishments, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously.To work as a member of the Community Autism and Learning Disabilities Service (CALDS) contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of adult clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload.To work collaboratively with other specialist services within CALDS to meet the Physiotherapy needs of adult clients.Be regularly involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services.To participate in Service Developments, Audit and R&D activities as directed by the Appropriate Lead.To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities. Experience of working in a community setting. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary working. Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff and students.
Desirable
Experience of group work with those who have Autism and/or learning disabilities
Qualifications Essential
BSC in Physiotherapy CSP Registration HCPC Registration
Desirable
Post graduate training in spasticity management, postural management orthotic provision and advanced moving and handling
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy practice including: Management of chronic conditions Management of spasticity Postural management Gait analyses Specialist seating and wheelchair provision Orthotic provision Knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy Well developed communication skills both written and oral Understanding of team dynamics Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice. Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Excellent organizational skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Health, safety and risk awareness
Desirable
Member of a special interest group Networking skills to maintain awareness of best practice and developments across clinical area, regionally and nationally. Advanced IT skills Experience/training in hydrotherapy and rebound therapy
Physical Skills Essential
Car driver and ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Moving and handling abilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Monkton Hall Hospital
Bedewell, Monkton Lane
Monkton Village
JARROW
Tyne And Wear
NE32 5NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)