Physiotherapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Brigg, North Lincs, DN20 8JD
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our experienced and highly valued North Lincolnshire Community Learning Disabi...
To provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire, dealing with both routine and complex cases that have profound disabilities/multi-morbidity and/or challenging behaviour.
To manage a defined caseload of adult service users, using person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence-based practice.
To undertake necessary day to day clinical responsibilities for the Learning Disability Service relating to physiotherapy.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
- Master's degree in Physiotherapy
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Work with multi-disciplinary team members
- Management of own caseload
- Documented evidence of continual professional development.
- Experience/awareness of working with people with complex physical and/or learning disabilities or other relevant transferrable experience
- An understanding of team dynamics
- Broad knowledge and experience of physiotherapy (respiratory, neurology, Musculo skeletal) across a range of specialities
- An awareness of current Health and Social Care developments
- An understanding of Valuing People and other relevant health and social services legislation e.g. MenHealth Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Safeguarding
- Knowledge of daily living and manual handling equipment
- An awareness of diverse cultures
- A clear understanding of the concept of confidentiality
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Knowledge of caseload management
- Knowledge of working within robust risk management frameworks to assess and manage clinical risk safely and effectively.
- Manual Handling training
Desirable
- Post-graduate experience as a physiotherapist in a range of clinical areas.
- Knowledge and experience of rebound therapy.
- Knowledge and experience of hydrotherapy
- Knowledge of respiratory management.
- Knowledge of specialist equipment
- Work with adults with complex behaviours and/or experience working with people with a learning disability
- Supervision of support staff/students
- Experience of working in a community and inpatient setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
- Ability to assess, plan intervention and evaluation for client with a learning disability/cognitive impairment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Good reasoning ability and the ability to make decisions
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict and difficult situations
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
- Ability to use and adapt core physiotherapy skills to assess and develop interventions for service users with complex problems.
Desirable
- Ability to deliver training to other staff groups, families, carers, and service users.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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