High Dependency Unit Senior Physiotherapist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist for a new High Dependency Unit in Doncaster. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with complex mental health needs through a multi-professional team approach. Candidates must hold a physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist required.
• Portfolio evidence of relevant experience and CPD is essential.
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex physiotherapy problems.
• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Provide clinical education and training as needed.

Skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Patient assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Education

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Tickhill Road Site Town Doncaster Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/07/2025 23:59

High Dependency Unit Senior Physiotherapist

Band 6

Job overview

We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The unit will support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care. This is a rare opportunity to work within a setting built with current understandings of therapeutic environments and trauma-informed care.

This role will be part of a multi–disciplinary team assessing physiotherapy needs and providing clinically effective and efficient interventions on an individual and group basis for people with mental health needs.

· To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner for adults with mental health problems.

· To manage a defined caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.

· To provide clinical education and training.

· To provide physiotherapy clinical input within the HDU Mental Health Team working as a member of the multi-professional team.

· To complete home visits and outreach work to enable safe and timely discharge.

· To be responsible for providing information to the Clinical Lead Mental Health Physiotherapist and the HDU Team Manager as needed.

Working for our organisation

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 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:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Role requirements

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services.
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.

Eligibility for sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship[if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship.

*****Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

**Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.

Name Catherine Collins Job title Matron , Rotherham Care Group, Acute Directorate Email address [e-mail]