Main area Physiotherapy for adults with a Learning Disability Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Maternity Cover 12 month fixed term contract) Hours Part time – 30 hours per week Job ref 383-SPE-7534-26
Site Ash Green Town Chesterfield Salary £39,959 – £48,117 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? 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’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
An opportunity awaits for a motivated Physiotherapist to join the adult neuro developmental team, based at Ash Green, Chesterfield and covering the North Derbyshire geographical area.
The service within DHFT is staffed by a dedicated team and we are looking for a like‑minded Physiotherapist to join us in delivering physiotherapy to adults with a learning disability.
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.
If you have excellent communication skills and are able to plan and deliver, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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’.
Benefits include:
- 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
- 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
- Degree in Physiotherapy, state registered with HCPC
- Actively engaged with CPD
Experience and knowledge
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over‑reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.
Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able.
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