Physiotherapist

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Physiotherapist dedicated to delivering outstanding clinical care and achieving positive outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities. This position requires clinical expertise to manage intricate cases within the community and collaborate closely with primary care teams. Strong communication and a solution-oriented mindset are essential as you work with a multidisciplinary team to build support networks and strengthen service resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver countywide specialist learning disability physiotherapy services by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities under the guidance of the lead physiotherapist.
• Provide professional supervision to staff and students, including appraisal processes and supporting professional development, particularly in mandatory training areas.
• Contribute to the planning, development, and assessment of learning disability services and engage in relevant projects as assigned by the management team.
• Function independently as a practitioner by assessing, identifying, and treating health needs of adults with learning disabilities within your specialized caseload.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary and multi-agency collaborations within the learning disability program and with key external partners.

About the Organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality health and social care that enhances the well-being of the people served, empowering them to lead meaningful lives. Our clinical teams provide a broad range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings. Services cover mental health for all age groups, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

Additional Information

• We aim to recruit candidates who align with our vision and values and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially those underrepresented including individuals with long term conditions and from ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ groups.
• The advertisement may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Sponsorship is not available for all roles; applications for positions without sponsorship eligibility will be declined.

Contact Details

For more information or informal discussions about this opportunity and our service plans, please contact Vijayalakshmi Babu, Lead Physiotherapist, at 07483903398 or via email at vijayalakshmi.babu@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.