Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Ipswich is seeking a qualified band 7 Physiotherapist to lead physiotherapy for older adults in inpatient mental health wards. The role includes supervising junior staff, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and requires HCPC registration. This position offers the chance to shape the clinical provision, enhancing care for individuals with dementia and other mental health conditions. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Professional registration HCPC is essential.
• Clinical experience in mental health is required.
• Experience working as a senior Physiotherapist is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy for older adults with dementia and mental health diagnoses.
• Supervise a band 6 Physiotherapist.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists and nurses.

Skills

Effective leader and communicator

Advanced assessment skills

Education

Diploma or Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

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 postholder will supervise a band 6 Physiotherapist at 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 diagnoses. 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 investing in its AHP leadership and Suffolk has an AHP Lead Physiotherapist who will provide clinical supervision for this post holder. HCPC registration and CSP membership are 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 coastline or Broads National Park. We are about 1.5 hours from London with an international airport in Norwich. Our villages, towns and cities offer history, independent cafes, shops and theatres, with good shopping, eating out, schooling and housing options.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration HCPC
• Diploma or Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in mental health
• Experience working as a senior Physiotherapist

Desirable

• Broad experience within a range of different settings

Skills

Essential

• Effective leader and communicator
• Advanced assessment skills

Desirable

• Ability/Desire to participate in research

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made 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 will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK government website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Jobs entry.

Employer details

Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address
Woodlands, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Employer's website
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