Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
JARROW, NE32 5NNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
2 days leftJob description
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 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.
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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