Specialist Physiotherapist

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will:
Manage a varied caseload across education and residential services.
Assess, plan and deliver specialist physiotherapy interventions for individuals with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.
Support young people through key transition stages from education into adult services.
Develop postural management, mobility and physical activity programmes.
Provide advice on equipment, positioning, moving and handling, and independence skills.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, teachers, support staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Deliver training and support to staff teams across education and residential settings.
Contribute to EHCP reviews, care planning and service development initiatives.

There are no weekends, bank holiday or on call requirements for this role
The department provide therapy Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Working hours and pattern negotiable)

Passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with individuals, families and professionals.
Confident working independently while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Committed to innovative, person-centred practice.

Experience in learning disabilities, community physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, paediatrics or adult rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.

37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £36,763.58
(Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
Band 6 equivalent Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities
Join a unique specialist service where therapy extends far beyond the clinic.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our Learning Disabilities Team, delivering physiotherapy services across education settings for young people aged 12-25 years and adult residential services.
This is a rare opportunity to work in an environment with exceptional therapeutic resources, enabling truly creative, person-centred interventions that support mobility, independence, health and wellbeing for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical needs.
Why Join Us?
Our extensive on-site facilities provide outstanding opportunities to deliver innovative and engaging physiotherapy programmes, including:
Dedicated Therapy Department
Rebound Therapy Facility
Hydrotherapy Pool
Swimming Pool
Fully Equipped Gym
Sports Hall
On-site Farm
Horticultural and Gardening Site
Forest School
Open Countryside and Woodland Environments, Flexible working patterns and working from home opportunities.
Excellent clinical supervision and peer support.
Opportunities for continuing professional development.
Rebound certification training.
Access to exceptional therapeutic facilities and outdoor environments.
The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine specialist clinical skills with creativity, innovation and person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
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