Learning Disabilities Physiotherapist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA1 3ES · Bridgwater, TA6 5AT · Yeovil, BA20 2BN · Wells, BA5 1XL
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, multi-disciplinary Learning Disability team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for 12 months, i...
- Manage a specialist physiotherapy caseload for adults with learning disabilities in community and Trust settings
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver individualised, evidence based physiotherapy interventions
- Provide physiotherapy input relating to postural management, respiratory care, mobility, therapeutic standing/walking and bowel management
- Work in line with the Mental Capacity Act, contributing to and making best interest decisions where individuals lack capacity to consent
- Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver person centred care
- Support service users to achieve agreed goals and promote long term health and wellbeing
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and education to carers, support staff and other professionals
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and activity data
- Participate in service development, audit, training and in service learning opportunities
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered society of physiotherapy
- Membership of relevant CSP special interest group
- Post graduate accredited course in care of the elderly and/rehabilitation/neurology/learning disabilities
- Rebound therapy training
- Hydrotherapy training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of clinical areas of practice to with complex multi-pathology, neurological, orthopaedics, learning disabilities etc.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability in physiotherapy context
- Experience in a community setting
- Experience of service development and review
- Experience of lone working
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Access to a car, with business insurance, that can be used for work purposes.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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