Specialist Physiotherapist
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield, S427JEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
An opportunity awaits for a motivated Physiotherapist to join the adult neuro developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield and covering the No...
A Specialist Physiotherapist within the team will be required to:
Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice and education for clients with a learning disability.
Provide assessment and recommendations on 24 hour postural management for individuals with complex physical disabilities.
Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout the Derbyshire to provide an holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability.
Educate, train and provide specialist advice to health and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people who have a learning disability.
Participate in the development of effective, responsive, evidence based person-centred services.
Contribute to the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of Physiotherapy services.
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Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
Essential: - oDegree in Physiotherapy, state registered with HCPC; - oActively engaged with CPD
Desirable: - Student Educator
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Confident and clear about the role of Physiotherapy in learning disabilities
- Proven communication skills.
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Appropriate specialist skills in physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Experience working as a physiotherapist with transferable skills
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audits
- Aquatic therapy assessment and treatment experience
- Experience/ knowledge of postural management
- Understanding of evidence based practice in learning disability speciality
- Experience working in a community environment
- Experience supervising other staff members
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professionally accountable for own actions and any clinical work delegated to other staff
- Have UK driving license and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
- Demonstrate trust values.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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