Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Physiotherapist in Learning Disabilities
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Do you have an interest in tackling health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Do you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance?
We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Service based in Abingdon. Our small, friendly directorate thrives on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamwork to provide holistic care for adults with learning disabilities.
We're looking for candidates with physiotherapy experience in learning disabilities, neuromuscular conditions, or related fields. Join our well-established team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from one of our three bases in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Responsibilities
- To deliver specialist, evidence based physiotherapeutic management to people with a learning disability and a range of diverse and complex health conditions
- To provide a high quality physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability in their homes and in a variety of community and other health care settings
- To be responsible for your own caseload as an autonomous practitioner adapting your approach to meet the health and communication needs of the service users
- To work jointly and in a holistic manner with the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Team, the LD Physiotherapy Team and wider health and social care services
- To participate in and contribute to clinical governance, and physiotherapy and service wide developmental projects
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You will have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your own caseload, work independently and organise your time flexibly.
About Us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
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- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Harry Bailey
- Job title: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address: harry.bailey@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: +44 7900162891
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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