Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Community Learning Disability Service.

This post is a secondment opportunity for 6 months and will be based across Rotherham and Doncaster.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist that has experience in a broad range of specialities including the core rotations and has experience of working with adults with complex behaviours and/or a learning disability.

Applicants that do not meet the criteria for the band 7 post, then a band 6 would be considered but please view the correct JD and PS.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Psychological Therapy to deliver a holistic care plan to individuals with complex physical, psychological and social needs. This role will require the delivery of comprehensive physiotherapy interventions to manage clients with complex physical health needs, and will include regular Hydrotherapy and rehabilitation sessions within the community setting, and frequent work alongside partner agencies in areas such as Specialist Wheelchair Clinic, Orthotics and Secondary care.

In addition you will join an established team working on the Complex Physical Health pathway to provide regular assessment and management of a range of complex physical presentations, including 24 hour postural management, respiratory interventions and abdominal massage for Total Bowel Management.

You need to be a team player and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current evidence based practice, have access to transport and the ability to travel around the required geographical area.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year
Band 6/7 Dependant on experience
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-DCGM-0314
Job locations: Learning Disability Services, 220 Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham, S65 2QU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Manual handling training
• Membership of a professional body
• Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Experience
Essential

• Work with multi-disciplinary team members
• Work with adults with complex behaviours and/or experience working with people with a learning disability
• Management of own caseload
• Documented evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

• Support of junior staff/students
• Experience of working in a community and inpatient setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Significant post-graduate experience, minimum of 2 years.
• An understanding of team dynamics
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy (respiratory, neurology, musculo skeletal) across a range of specialities
• An awareness of current Health and Social Care developments
• An understanding of Valuing People and other relevant health and social services legislation e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Safeguarding
• Knowledge of daily living and manual handling equipment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• An awareness of diverse cultures
• A clear understanding of the concept of confidentiality
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Knowledge of caseload management
• Knowledge of working within robust risk management frameworks to safely and effectively assess and manage clinical risk.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of rebound therapy.
• Knowledge and experience of hydrotherapy and ability to deliver appropriate, safe sessions
• Experience of 24 hour postural management, with the ability to assess and appropriately manage a complex range of presentations.
• Knowledge and experience of abdominal massage.

Skills
Essential

• T skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan intervention and evaluation for client with a learning disability/cognitive impairment
• Ability to work with both groups and individuals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and be aware of own limitations
• Good reasoning ability and the ability to make decisions
• Good time management skills
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict and difficult situations
• Ability to empathise and understand the needs of others
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Good listening skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• Enthusiastic, honest and reliable
• Commitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice
• Ability to use core physiotherapy skills to assess and develop interventions for service users with complex problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

All personal data will be handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.