Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner in the Specialist Learning Disability Services based in Buckinghamshire.The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team and will join the growing Physiotherapy service.You will be a highly motivated and will be able to demonstrate an interest and specialist knowledge in working with this client group. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.You will receive regular clinical supervision and support and will work closely with the physiotherapy team in developing Physiotherapy services within learning disabilities across Buckinghamshire.Main duties of the jobTo work individually with service users on specific tasks as identified by a registered Physiotherapist.To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.To be able to work flexibly across a wide variety of settings within the serviceTo work in a lone environment visiting service users at home, assessing and managing risk.To maintain records to required professional standardsTo liaise with carers and other professionals as relevanTo carry out assessments and manual treatments of service users with moderate physical effort and to comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy at all times.To attend mandatory training and demonstrate application during interventionsTo gain valid consent for interventions working within a legal framework with service users who lack capacity to consent to treatmentTo adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust's Code of conduct for non-qualified staff and all other relevant policies and proceduresAbout usYou will be offered a structured induction program, giving you access to specific learning and development opportunities to give you the confidence and skills to carry out roleYou'll be an important part of an innovative, creative and developing service. We are committed to a future where we use continuous quality improvement to harness your ideas for service development and make them a reality.Be part of a growing physiotherapy team and network across the trustBe encouraged develop your skills and have the opportunity to access regular development trainingJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake assessment of appropriate service users as delegated by a registered Physiotherapist and to deliver and progress individual treatment programmes.To have knowledge and understanding of conditions associated with learning disabilities and physiotherapy interventions used to treat theseTo recognise changes and communicate assessment and treatment results back to the registered physiotherapist.To independently carry out group work as delegated by a registered PhysiotherapistTo train and assess competency of carers to carry out treatment programme's as prescribed by the registered physiotherapistPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialKnowledge of Physiotherapy role withinhealthcare settingIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packagesDesirableA Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalentExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a Physiotherapy healthcare related settingExperience of leading groups and 1:1 interventionsDesirableExperience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problemsPhysical SkillsEssentialCar DriverSkills knowledge and abilityEssentialKnowledge and ability to use a range of communication skillsAbility to teach practical skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressUnit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8HLSmeaton CloseAylesburyHP19 8HLEmployer's websitehttps://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)