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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-D-MK-MH-1214 Vacancy ID: 6681956

Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities

Closed for applications on: 31-Oct-2024 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 31-Oct-2024 00:01

Location

Site: Civic Offices
Address: 1 Saxon Gate East
Town: Central Milton Keynes
Postcode: MK9 3EJ
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Review in 12 months)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed term for 1 year with possibility for permanency pending review)

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 p.a
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: physiotherapy

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· To formulate individualised management and goal led treatment plans, utilising clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment options, recommending best course of intervention and to develop appropriate discharge plans.

· To monitor, review, progress individualised therapy programmes

· To be responsible for the assessment of Physiotherapy equipment such as walking aids and other rehabilitative equipment used and to teach service users, carers and support staff in appropriate and safe use of this equipment.

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and paIpatory senses in assessing and providing specialised treatment to clients.

· To be accountable for all aspects of work ensuring a high standard of clinical care and to act as a competent Physiotherapist in line with the grade of this post.

· To accept responsibility for a caseload and to manage this efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

· To obtain Service User consent with a demonstrable understanding of MCA and management in best interests.

· To assess and treat service users in a variety of settings including day services, homes (Inc. supported living and residential), Special Needs Schools and leisure facilities.

· To be competent with and promoting 24hr postural management and to recommend appropriate equipment.

· To be competent in the management of respiratory conditions associated with syndromes and neuromuscular disorders. Including management of dysphagia.

· To carry out basic wheelchair assessments and make appropriate referrals to the wheelchair service for specialist seating. This includes re-evaluation of prescription and adjustments to meet the changing needs of the service user.

· To implement treatments in more specialised settings such as Hydrotherapy and Rebound Therapy sessions

· To support safe access to health promotion activities, including training support staff to support service users in undertaking these activities.

· To support in coordinating transition of physiotherapy care form paediatric services to adult services.

· To be actively involved in the running of groups.

· To provide spontaneous and planned advice, education and training, to service users, carers and families on specialised areas, e.g. postural drainage and respiratory care, use of mobility equipment, moving and handling, 24-hour positioning, physical management etc. to ensure consistent approach to care.

· To prepare service user treatment areas and equipment in compliance with health and safety guidelines and standards.

· To comply with CNWL Trust Manual Handling Policy and local Therapeutic handling guidance at all times.

· To maintain accurate clinical notes and records in line with CSP and CNWL Trust guidelines on information systems.

· To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the CSP and CNWL

· To attend client /service user review meetings and provide verbal and written reports and to contribute to specialist assessments such as CHC.

· To support service users and their carers to attend health care appointments when appropriate in order to advocate best treatment options on their behalf.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Skills & knowledge

Essential criteria

Demonstrate clinical skills commensurate to banding. Inclusive of assessment using a variety of assessment tools, evidence based interventions and outcome measures.
Working knowledge of wheelchairs, seating, postural care and orthotics.

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of associated syndromes linked to Learning Disabilities

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc(Hons)/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
HCPC Registration
Membership of CSP

Desirable criteria

Qualification in Rebound/Hydrotherapy
Involvement in CSP special interest group, e.g. ACPPLD
Clinical supervisors qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Demonstrate a range of clinical skills/ therapeutic interventions commensurate to banding including musculoskeletal, neurology & respiratory care
Experience of working autonomously and inter-professionally / MDT working
Knowledge of current best practice in Learning Disability Physiotherapy

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with Learning Disabilities/ Paediatrics/ Mental Health clients with a profound, multiple or complex needs including physical, cognitive, sensory impairments and behaviours that challenge
MSc or relevant external training to fulfil respiratory interventions- undertake physiotherapeutic assessments and to plan and execute treatment of patients with respiratory problems in a community settings. These patients may have complex needs, both physical and cognitive, including co-morbidities. This may also include training of support staff.