Physiotherapist (Development Post) in Seaham inSeaham PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We have an exciting opportunity for a B5 to B6 Physiotherapist or a B6 experienced physiotherapist to join East Durham integrated team. You will be a member of the Integrated Learning Disabilities Community teams, working alongside other experienced Physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Associate Practitioner and Assistant Physiotherapists. As part of a very well-established multi-disciplinary team you will work closely with other professions.

This post would be suitable for experienced physiotherapists or newly qualified and/or band 5 Physiotherapist with transferable skills with the aim to progress to a band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist upon successfullymeeting the criteria within the Band 6 job description and competency framework.

The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a large group ofPhysiotherapy staff working in Learning Disabilities and Mental health across TEWV Trust services,with guidance from Clinical Leads, Clinical Specialists, and the Professional Head of Physiotherapy

You will be HCPC registered

You will be an autonomous qualified physiotherapist providing assessment, treatment planning and provision for adults with learning disabilities who have complex physical and psychological needs.

Undertake service user physiotherapy assessments, co-creates physiotherapy goals, and delivers physiotherapy intervention. Reviews physiotherapy interventions in collaboration with service users and family as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to promote independence and wellbeing. Promote and maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs. Recognises diversity and applies anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice.

Ensure physiotherapy interventions are based on current risk assessment, evidence-based practice, critical thinking and whole system support requirements that take account of relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic and environmental factors. Monitor and evaluate physiotherapy treatment utilising relevant outcome measures where appropriate, responding appropriately to feedback from service users, carers and others. Modifies physiotherapy treatment plans to ensure effectiveness of clinical interventions in order to review progress and ensures effectiveness of clinical interventions.

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Responsible for ensuring active engagement within all developmental opportunities and supervision including competency framework to support clinical progression from band 5 to band 6 within a 12-year timeframe where applicable.

Please refer to the attached B5 and B6 job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.