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Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities
Location: Wandsworth, UK
Salary: £30 Hourly
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Ongoing opportunity with the Learning Disabilities Physical Health & Wellbeing Team

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey as a Band 6 Physiotherapist within Learning Disabilities in the vibrant community of Wandsworth? This ongoing role offers an enriching opportunity to work within the Learning Disabilities Physical Health & Wellbeing Team, where your skills will make a profound impact. With a competitive rate of £30 per hour, this role is perfect for someone eager to extend their expertise in a dynamic environment. This community-based role is dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities. Full-time work is preferred, and a flexible start date means you can dive into this new adventure as soon as possible!

Perks and benefits:
- Flexibility: Locum work offers great flexibility, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits you perfectly.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills with ongoing professional development opportunities and supervision in a supportive environment.
- Dynamic Experience: Work within a multidisciplinary team, providing a wealth of experience across various specialisms including neurological, orthopaedic, and mental health presentations.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with health and social care professionals to broaden your professional network and enhance collaborative outcomes.

What you will do:
- Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
- Manage a caseload involving neurological, orthopaedic, learning disability, and mental health presentations.
- Provide specialist assessment and management of 24-hour postural care needs.
- Assess and prescribe equipment, specialist seating, wheelchairs, and postural management systems.
- Work closely with service users, carers, schools, health and social care professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes to maximise independence and wellbeing.
- Support and supervise junior staff and students.

Requirements:
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- CSP Membership
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Knowledge of the complex physical health needs of people with learning disabilities
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation skills
- Ability to manage an independent caseload and prioritise workload effectively
- IT proficiency and strong communication skills

Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities
- Experience of postural management
- Experience in community services, wheelchair services, or falls services
- Aquatic Therapy experience
- Relevant postgraduate training

Car Driver Required?:
Yes – Own transport and a clean driving licence are essential requirements.

Join us in Wandsworth, where you will enjoy not only the fulfilment of your role but also the charm of a lively town brimming with cultural delights, green spaces, and a wonderful community spirit. Make a positive change in people's lives while savouring all that this fantastic part of London has to offer.

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