Senior Physiotherapist(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior Physiotherapist to join our Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale on a permanent, full-time basis.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will provide assessment, treatment planning, and interventions, working across community settings and engaging with local networks to improve accessibility and quality of care.
You will be supported with clinical supervision, line management, and CPD opportunities, including external training, research, and audit initiatives. Flexible working options will be considered where possible.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Conduct triage, assessment, care planning, and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, including complex physiotherapy needs.
- Deliver specialist interventions such as hydrotherapy, postural care, manual handling support, and participation in wheelchair and hospital clinic appointments.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Be an integral part of a diverse MDT including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, speech & language therapy, and psychiatry.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with mainstream physiotherapy services to ensure equitable access for people with learning disabilities.
- Engage with the North Yorkshire Learning Disability Physiotherapy Network, covering Harrogate, York, Selby, and surrounding areas, providing occasional cross-cover where required.
Service Development
- Contribute to the ongoing development of team pathways and service provision.
- Participate in quality improvement, audit, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Support inclusive and person-centered approaches in all aspects of service delivery.
About Us
The Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Adult Community Learning Disability Team is part of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services in the North of England.
We are committed to:
- Co-creating safe, personalised care with service users.
- Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Supporting professional development through appraisal, mentorship, and structured CPD programmes.
- Enhancing quality of life and independence for people with learning disabilities.
- For more information on Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
- Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience in physiotherapy.
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to work independently and within a MDT.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate specialist training in relevant areas (e.g., dysphagia, autism diagnostics).
- Experience managing complex physiotherapy cases.
- Prior work in mental health, learning disability, or adult community services.
Employment and Legal Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
- Skilled Worker visa applicants must provide criminal record certificates for countries of residence
- Visa information for overseas applicants
- UK professional registration requirement
- For professional standards and guidelines
How to Apply
For queries regarding the role or application process, contact:
Amy Pickard – Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, North Yorkshire, York and Selby
Tel: 01423 795190
Applications must demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the person specification, and highlight relevant CPD, audits, or research activity where applicable.
