Job summary We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Physiotherapist to join a busy and well respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, which covers the Lancashire locality. We are very pleased to be able to offer a Physiotherapy role, which would be based in the Pennine Lancashire locality. LSCFT Learning Disability Service has a small, but growing Physiotherapy workforce with big visions for improving our service, delivering high quality assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities in the community. You will work in an experienced multi-disciplinary team, with overarching regular supervision and support from a Band 7 learning disability physiotherapist. We are committed to ongoing professional development of our workforce and driving service development initiatives. In this role you will work with clinical colleagues from a range of professions to deliver person centred, evidence based physiotherapy. We provide a wide range of Physiotherapy assessment and interventions for people with learning disabilities who cannot successfully access mainstream physiotherapy services. This results in a varied and interesting caseload, where no two days are the same. We are fortunate to be able to offer a truly person centred approach, using creative approaches to achieve the best outcome to meet each individual's needs. Main duties of the job Provide a high standard of specialist physiotherapy input to the designated therapy team. To assess and treat patients within a ward or community setting as an autonomous practitioner. Physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. Hold responsibility for own complex caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. The post holder will ensure their own personal development and participate in the development of others. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the degree standard. Undertake evidence-based audit and contribute to research projects. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager for service improvement. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-EJ-SPS1159-MS Job locations LD Adults Team Pennine area The Mount 253 Whalley Road Accrington BB5 5DE Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential HCPC Registration Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas Knowledge Essential Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentations Evidence of supervision of assistant staff / students Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks Excellent time management skills Experience Essential Treatment of a broad range of conditions. Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change clinical change Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working. Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent written and oral presentation skills Skills for assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions Ability to prioritise a workload effectively Effective IT skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential HCPC Registration Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas Knowledge Essential Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentations Evidence of supervision of assistant staff / students Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks Excellent time management skills Experience Essential Treatment of a broad range of conditions. Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change clinical change Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working. Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent written and oral presentation skills Skills for assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions Ability to prioritise a workload effectively Effective IT skills 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address LD Adults Team Pennine area The Mount 253 Whalley Road Accrington BB5 5DE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)