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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Stoke-on-Trent

AI generated summary

  • You need a Physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, LD experience, teamwork skills, strong communication, commitment to CPD, and relevant post-registration experience.
  • You will promote health for adults with learning disabilities, provide accessible services, collaborate in a team, develop skills, support community engagement, and commit to sustainability.

Requirements

  • - Degree in Physiotherapy
  • - Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
  • - Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
  • - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Commitment to continuing professional development
  • - Relevant post-registration experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

  • - Promote, enhance and maintain the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities.
  • - Provide accessible, non-stigmatising local services that contribute to the assessment, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and enablement of people with learning disabilities.
  • - Support the use of Person Centred Planning approaches.
  • - Afford adults with learning disabilities opportunities to maximize full citizenship, choice and control.
  • - Develop leadership and management skills as well as building clinical expertise.
  • - Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • - Commit to sustainability and support the Trust's net zero ambitions.
  • - Engage with the community to improve health and wellbeing.
  • - Participate in the Trust's wellness opportunities including flexible working.

FAQs

What is the role of the Band 6 Physiotherapist in the Community Learning Disability Health Team?

The Band 6 Physiotherapist has a lead role in promoting, enhancing, and maintaining the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities, providing assessment, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, and enablement.

What is the ethos of the multidisciplinary team?

The team embodies an ethos of multidisciplinary working, collaborating with Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing colleagues, and an admin team to provide comprehensive care.

What opportunities for professional development are available for staff?

The position offers opportunities to develop leadership and management skills as well as enhancing clinical expertise within a Learning Disability Team.

How does the Trust ensure the wellbeing of its staff?

The Trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers a range of wellness opportunities, including flexible working arrangements.

Is the Trust committed to sustainability?

Yes, the Trust is committed to the Greener NHS national ambition of becoming carbon net zero by 2045 and integrates sustainability into its strategy.

Are there any initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the workforce?

Yes, the Trust is dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce that is representative and inclusive at all levels, welcoming applications from under-represented groups.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Claire Lamb, Deputy Team Lead, at Claire.lamb@combined.nhs.uk or by calling 0300 123 1535.

What kind of patient population does the Trust serve?

The Trust serves people of all ages with mental health needs and specialist learning disabilities, focusing on recovery, wellbeing, and independent living.

What is the Care Quality Commission rating of the Trust?

The Trust has been rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

Are collaboration and teamwork emphasized in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes collaboration and teamwork within a multidisciplinary framework to provide high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities.

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services in North Staffordshire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that enhances the well-being and recovery of their patients. Their purpose is to support mental health and well-being through integrated, patient-centered services and to promote recovery and improve quality of life for those they serve.