Norfolk Community Health and Care are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with an interest in working with adults with learning disabilities to join the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Attleborough, South Norfolk.,
* To be responsible for a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention
* To deliver services following agreed physiotherapy clinical pathway
* To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* To delegate tasks to Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner staff as required.
* To support colleagues to provide practice placements for Physiotherapy students.
You will need to have previous experience of working in health and social care settings. The role is community-based, so it is essential that you either hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use, or the ability to travel independently., Must be new to NCHC (not applicable if moving within the Trust);
* Contract period must be at least 2 years duration or permanent;
* The amount payable is pro-rata with whole time equivalent (WTE) up to a maximum of £2,000 for full time posts;
* If meeting the criteria the recruitment prima will be paid in two equal amounts; the first payment in the first pay run after commencing in post; the second payment on successful completion of the Trust's 6-month probationary period;
* If leaving the Trust within 2 years, the recruitment prima will need to be reimbursed at a reducing rate of 1 x 24th part, per month of employment.
The five Adult CLDTs in Norfolk are multidisciplinary teams and are co-located with Social Care. There is one full-time post in the South Norfolk CLDT based in Attleborough.
The team is supportive, friendly and passionate about their work. You will receive regular individual and peer supervision to ensure your development, and provision of a high quality of service.