Job summary We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our lively and supportive Community Learning Disability Service in beautiful West Sussex. This is a specialist clinical role at Band 7 and would ideally suit an experienced practitioner with the desire to lead and help deliver a top quality service to people with disabilities. The post holder will be based in Horsham working with a caseload of adults with physical and learning disabilities. Experience in learning disabilities is not essential but a broad range of skills in similar areas such as neurology, community rehabilitation and or paediatrics is required.Due to the specialist nature of the role and broad range of care pathways we offer, support and CPD will be provided to develop skills gaps. By joining our team, you will benefit from: Strong supportive teams with dedicated supportive leaders Excellent CPD opportunities A service that works to develop clear evidence-based care pathways Main duties of the job You will have the skills to manage a varied caseload across a range of care pathways including, postural care, mobility and falls, respiratory and rehabilitation. As well as direct interventions, most of our physiotherapy is delivered by increasing the skills and competencies of people's support systems and working on long term prevention strategies. You will have support from and work collaboratively within the physiotherapy professional group which spans the whole of Sussex. You will be collaborating across services to deliver results. We work closely with colleagues in Social care, Primary Care, Children's services and other specialist secondary services. About us Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority. Other key survey results: 70% highlighting flexible working as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-LD-20259 Job locations County Hall North Chartway Horsham RH12 1XA Job description Job responsibilities In order to be a successful Physiotherapist in our team you will be: - A qualified Physiotherapist, registered with the HCPC - Experienced in a broad range of areas (e.g. neurology, community rehabilitation and or paediatrics) - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role It would also be advantageous if you are: - Experienced in working in Learning Disability services See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities In order to be a successful Physiotherapist in our team you will be: - A qualified Physiotherapist, registered with the HCPC - Experienced in a broad range of areas (e.g. neurology, community rehabilitation and or paediatrics) - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role It would also be advantageous if you are: - Experienced in working in Learning Disability services See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy Evidence of post qualification study Registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist Practice Education training Training in the use of standardised physiotherapy assessment tools Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive experience of working in a range of related areas e.g. neurological, paediatric, elderly, falls and mobility Broad experience of working with clients with a range of physical health problems Experience of both group and individual work Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of supervising staff and students Experience as a Care Coordinator Experience in a clinical area related to the post Leadership experience Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy clinical approaches Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy Evidence of post qualification study Registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist Practice Education training Training in the use of standardised physiotherapy assessment tools Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive experience of working in a range of related areas e.g. neurological, paediatric, elderly, falls and mobility Broad experience of working with clients with a range of physical health problems Experience of both group and individual work Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of supervising staff and students Experience as a Care Coordinator Experience in a clinical area related to the post Leadership experience Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy clinical approaches 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). Additional information 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address County Hall North Chartway Horsham RH12 1XA Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)