Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to develop physiotherapy services in Ipswich. This role involves leading clinical provision, supervising staff, and working within multidisciplinary teams. HCPC registration is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year, fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in mental health.
• Experience working as a senior Physiotherapist.
• Broad experience within a range of different settings.

Responsibilities

• Shape the clinical provision at Woodlands.
• Supervise a band 6 Physiotherapist.
• Provide access to physiotherapy for older adults with dementia.

Skills

Effective leader and communicator

Advanced assessment skills

Ability/Desire to participate in research

Education

Diploma or Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy

Professional registration HCPC

Advanced Clinical Practice

Member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Mental Health

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a clinical role in mental health that has the opportunity to develop Physiotherapy provision across our Suffolk inpatient services?

We are looking for a band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Allied health professionals team working across the inpatient mental health wards in Ipswich. This permanent position is an exciting opportunity to shape the clinical provision at Woodlands and lead on development, delivery and evaluation of physiotherapy. The role also requires the postholder to supervise a band 6 Physiotherapist in our west Suffolk inpatient site, developing this new role in their AHP team. Working with a range of service users, a key part of this role is providing access to physiotherapy for older adults with dementia, frailty and functional mental health diagnosis.

You would be working with established multidisciplinary teams on the wards, including consultant psychiatrists, nurses, OTs, psychology and activity workers. This post sits within an AHP team that offers assessment and intervention across all the wards.

NSFT is a trust that is investing in its AHP leadership so it is an exciting time. Suffolk has an AHP Lead Physiotherapist who will provide clinical supervision for this post holder.

HCPC registration and CSP membership is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Within our service you will have the opportunity to work with adult inpatients and older people who have organic (Dementia) and functional presentations such as psychosis, anxiety and mood disorders. You will have the opportunity to use your physical health training alongside the ability to communicate and engage with service users experiencing complex mental and physical health needs and work to tackle health inequalities.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you\'ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We\'re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration HCPC


• Diploma or Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy


• Advanced Clinical Practice


• Member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Mental Health

Experience

• clinical experience in mental health


• Experience working as a senior Physiotherapist


• Broad experience within a range of different settings

Skills

• Effective leader and communicator


• advanced assessment skills


• Ability/Desire to participate in research

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yeargross per annum (pro rata)