Physiotherapy Professional Lead, Learning Disabilities Service.

Are you an outstanding Learning Disability Physiotherapist looking for new challenges in your career?, We are looking for a Physiotherapist Professional Lead to join our new Specialist Community Learning Disability Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we introduce a new clinical model, offering standard and enhanced pathways provided in community settings, close to people's homes.

The service transformation has been co-designed and co-produced with stakeholders both inside and outside of the organisation alongside expert by experience, carers and service users

You will work alongside patients, their families, carers and other Sheffield services using innovative, evidence-based techniques and a diverse range of skills to have a long term, meaningful impact on the lives of people with a learning disability

You will provide professional clinical leadership for Learning Disability physiotherapists and work collaboratively with the MDT which includes Physiotherapy, Specialist Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychiatry, and a referral team.

In return, the role is exciting, rewarding, offered within a positive culture and have professional support from a trust wide AHP leadership team., To provide specialist Physiotherapy professional leadership in the planning and delivery of Physiotherapy within Learning Disabilities across the different service areas

To provide clinical leadership and management to a designated staff group as required by the service including recruitment, supervision and development of these staff within the multidisciplinary context

To manage a small caseload of clients and provide specialist clinical intervention and person centred treatment for people with complex needs.

To lead the physiotherapy team to provide a full assessment of needs, treatment and management of adult with a learning disability, including equipment and postural needs in community settings.

To demonstrate appropriate physical skills in the handling, positioning, and treatment of people with complex needs.

To provide/hold clinical specialism and provide leadership in line with current standards of practice for Physiotherapy in Specialist Learning Disability.

To provide clinical leadership and supervision across the Community Learning Disability Team for Physiotherapy staff, assistant and AHP support workers

To advise, support and provide training to carers and relevant professionals regarding the care and management of the client's Physiotherapy needs.

To work with other Professional Leads to develop and review, processes and systems to support high quality practice for adults with a Learning Disability

At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.