Physiotherapist

We are recruiting for an experienced Physiotherapist to work in a Clinical Health Team Physiotherapy team responsible for the provision of a specialist physiotherapy and aquatic therapy service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs based in the London Borough of Sutton.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver service activities and manage small caseloads under the supervision of more experienced staff to ensure intended outcomes for customers and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards
• Where relevant manage a small team of staff to ensure they are delivering services within agreed standards
• The delivery of health inputs provided by trained clinicians specialist in the field of learning disabilities where needs cannot be met by mainstream services alone
• Contributing to service developments and using knowledge about needs; effectiveness of current services and future demand to inform and contribute towards strategic commissioning.
• Imparting skills by teaching and training others such as social care providers; voluntary sector staff; and other health professionals

Qualifications and skills required:

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• CSP Membership
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within hydrotherapy pool 
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• Good knowledge and application of current physio trends and interventions relevant to client group
• Knowledge of Halliwick swimming method or equivalent
• Understanding of physio outcome measures
• Good knowledge of learning disability legislation and current practice
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities within limited time scales
• Car Driver/Owner and ability to travel

It is mandatory for applicants applying for this role to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus and provide proof excluding those who are medically exempt.

If you feel you have the right values and skills to become part of our dynamic team and can deliver high standards of care then we would love to hear to from you!

To apply you have to be a UK resident, due to the high volume of applicants our team will get in touch with you to arrange an interview if you are successful.