Senior Physiotherapist

Haringey GP Federation; Selby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused NHS organization is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Selby. You will provide assessment and tailored treatment for adults with learning disabilities, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess HCPC registration and relevant physiotherapy qualifications along with experience in supporting individuals with diverse needs. The role provides opportunities for professional development and is full-time permanent.

Benefits

Supportive clinical supervision

Development opportunities

Training events and audit participation

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered to practice.
• Minimum 12 months of post-qualifying experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in diverse settings.
• Build relationships with mainstream physiotherapy services.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Clinical risk assessment

Teamwork with MDT

Communication skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Relevant physiotherapy qualification

Post-graduate training

IELTS level 7

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 19 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Adult Community Learning Disability Team on a permanent, full time basis.

You will be an autonomous qualified physiotherapist providing assessment, treatment planning and interventions for adults with learning disabilities. You will be a member of the North Yorkshire Learning Disability network, working alongside other experienced Physiotherapists in our partnering locality areas. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will work closely with other professions. You will also be expected to lone work in a variety of settings in the community as well as collaboratively with others.

You will need to be HCPC registered.

You will need post qualifying experience in Physiotherapy and experience of working with people with learning disabilities.

Additional features of this post include a supportive clinical supervision and line management procedures. We are also committed to your development, supporting external training events, CPD, research and audit interests, under our appraisal scheme.

Main duties of the job

To provide triage, assessment, care planning, and intervention for people with learning disabilities and complex physiotherapy needs. This may include hydrotherapy, manual handling, postural care, attending wheelchair clinic appointments and other hospital appointments.

To work as a core part of a diverse MDT which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, and psychiatry.

To build and maintain relationships with mainstream physiotherapy services, providing health interventions and reasonable adjustments to ensure people with learning disabilities can access their services wherever possible.

To be involved in the ongoing development of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Community Learning Disability Team, its pathways and provision.

To be part of the wider North Yorkshire Learning Disability physiotherapy network which includes Harrogate and District, Hambleton and Richmondshire, York and Selby. There is an expectation that on occasion it may be necessary to cross cover and/or engage in joint working with our colleagues in the other locality areas.

About us

Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Community Learning Disability Team are a well-established service within the community it supports. We work in partnership with stakeholders across our locality to ensure that the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met through direct work and with a focus on improving individuals' quality of life.

We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all the time.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire York and Selby.

From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care - our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the person specification and job description which identifies main responsibilities for the role and essential criteria.

Additional contact information

Amy Pickard, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead North Yorkshire York and Selby.

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification in physiotherapy role
• Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

Experience

• Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of physiotherapy delivery
• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
• Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing complex physiotherapy cases
• Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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