Specialist Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the well established multi-disciplinary Adult Neuro-developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield, covering the North Derbyshire geographical area.

The Adult Neuro-developmental service within DCHS is staffed by a dedicated team and we are looking for a like-minded Physiotherapist to join us.

Our Multidisciplinary Team comprises of community nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and Psychiatrists.

We work collaboratively to meet the health needs of people with a learning disability living in North Derbyshire., As a Specialist Physiotherapist the post holder 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.

If you can demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and are able to plan and deliver high quality, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.