Band 6 Physiotherapist - Mental Health Team - Ipswich - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a mental health team in Ipswich. This role involves providing treatment interventions for older adult inpatients with mental health conditions. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in mental health settings. The position offers full or part-time hours, with benefits like professional development and flexible locum work options.

Benefits

Flexible part-time options

Opportunity for professional development

Career growth potential

Impactful patient care

Qualifications

• Must have a current HCPC registration.
• Need at least two years of experience within a mental health setting.
• Experience with older persons is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment interventions for older adult inpatients.
• Conduct falls assessments and work within the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage your own caseload as the sole physiotherapist on site.

Skills

Current HCPC registration

Experience in mental health

Experience with older persons

In-date PMVA Training

Job description

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Mental Health Team

Band 6 Physiotherapist in Mental Health – Ipswich, UK – £26 Hourly, Full Time or Part Time Considered, ASAP Start – Ongoing. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a vibrant team in a mental health setting. Embrace the chance to work with older adult inpatients in both functional and organic mental health contexts. You will have the unique experience of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, while being supervised by the AHP lead.

Perks and benefits:

• Full time hours are available, but flexible part-time options can be explored. Find the balance that suits you best.
• Gain the satisfaction of making a significant impact on patients’ lives while working with a dedicated team of professionals including OTs, gym instructors, and nursing staff.
• Experience the freedom that comes with locum work, offering financial rewards and the flexibility to work where and when it suits.
• Develop your skills and expertise in a specialised setting, enhancing your professional credentials.
• Enjoy the potential for career growth and networking within the mental health sector.

What you will do:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions for older adult inpatients with mental health conditions both functional and organic.
• Conduct falls assessments and contribute actively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer input on adult mental health wards as required, ensuring patient-centric care.
• Lead your own caseload, working independently as the sole physiotherapist on site under the guidance of the AHP lead.
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, gym instructors, and nursing staff to deliver holistic care.

Requirements:

• Current HCPC registration is mandatory.
• At least two years of experience working within a mental health setting is essential.
• Experience with older persons is a must.
• In-date PMVA Training.
• A full UK driving licence is preferable for this role.

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