Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Inpatient Mental Health

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading seeks a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to lead the mental health Physiotherapy team. This role involves managing a high-quality, evidence-based service for adults with mental health issues and older adults. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Physiotherapy and experience in leadership. The position offers flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and opportunities for learning and development within the NHS.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Essential to have a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
• Experience in care for older adults with medical conditions.
• Must provide CPD evidence and statutory course completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a physiotherapy service for adults with mental health diagnoses.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and community settings.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience caring for older adults

Effective supervision and training

Education

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

CPD evidence

UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – lead the mental health Physiotherapy team at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high quality, evidence‑based physiotherapy service for adults with a mental health diagnosis and older adults.
• Coordinate and deliver care across inpatient and community venues, promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide effective supervision and training to less experienced staff and student physiotherapists.
• Plan, develop and deliver education, training and practice improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the team leader in their absence.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (essential).
• CPD evidence and statutory/mandatory course completion (essential).
• Experience caring for older adults with medical conditions.
• Leadership experience or proven ability to act as team lead.
• UK professional registration (essential).

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + option to buy and sell.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme (including electric vehicles).
• Access to wellbeing tools and services.

Equality & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. Commonwealth and British Public Sector Equality Duty compliant. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.