Band 6 Physiotherapist

We are seeking a motivated, Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our community Learning Disability Healthcare Team. As a friendly and dynamic team, we provide specialist services for adults with learning disabilities across Wandsworth.

Wandsworth Community Learning Disability Healthcare Team is a dynamic multidisciplinary team with a range of professional groups including nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, speech and language, dietetics and physiotherapy. Psychology and behaviour support provision is delivered within an integrated MDT. The service works in close partnership with external health and social care professionals, local providers and third sector organisations.

You’ll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families, carers and wider networks, to act as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the physio therapeutic management of service users on your caseload.

To undertake advanced, holistic physiotherapy assessments and formulate comprehensive treatment plans and collaborative goals. To be aware of individual service user history, background & culture, and to take this into account in order to plan and implement treatment plans collaboratively with the service user. To monitor and evaluate treatment, regularly measuring progress, to demonstrate and ensure effectiveness of physiotherapy intervention.

To assess and manage risk effectively, ensuring a safe environment in which to practise at all times. To be familiar with commonly used psychotropic medication and side effects. To be able to deliver physio therapeutic interventions while adopting a flexible approach to service delivery. To lead exercise groups as required. To advise service users and direct them towards information/services which promote healthier lifestyles.

To hold a flexible and positive attitude to the development of the role of the physiotherapist within Mental Health Services. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely treatment records in line with CSP standards of practice and to supervise junior and student physiotherapists’ record keeping to the same standards. To plan and prioritise the caseload of more junior staff and students where necessary.

At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

• BME (Evolve) Staff Network
• Christian Staff Network
• Diverse Ability
• Deaf Staff Network
• Mental Health Staff Forum
• Women’s Staff Network
• LGBTQIA+

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.

Please note:

• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
• That we are a smoke-free Trust

You will need specialist clinical assessment skills and the ability to work with people who present with complex physical disability. You will be involved in 24-hour postural management, MDT working in dysphagia management, mobility assessments and falls prevention, as well as optimising exercise…