Mental Health Physiotherapist (Inpatient)

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join its inpatient services. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team, delivering quality physiotherapy to varied patient needs. Ideal candidates will be HCPC-registered, showing strong communication and teamwork skills. You'll support assessment and rehabilitation while engaging in significant service development. Full support awaits you as you help shape future physiotherapy provision. This role closes on Monday, 29 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for service development

Commitment to inclusive culture

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered physiotherapist required for inpatient services.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments for adults and older adults.
• Experience in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Provide rehabilitation strategies and holistic patient care.
• Engage in service development and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Interest in mental health

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our inpatient services in North Lincolnshire, working across both working‑age and older adult wards. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality physiotherapy to patients with varied and complex needs.

You will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation, supporting patients to achieve their goals and promoting safe, effective discharge. Close collaboration with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues is central to the role, ensuring holistic, patient‑centred care. It is an exciting time to join RDaSH, with major service developments underway for completion in late 2026. These include a new therapy gym, refurbishment of Mulberry Ward (Working Age), and refurbishment of Laurel Ward (Older Adult), all designed to enhance therapeutic environments and rehabilitation opportunities. Joining now means contributing to shaping future physiotherapy provision.

We welcome HCPC‑registered physiotherapists, including newly qualified applicants, who demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence‑based practice. An interest in mental health and working with both older and working‑age adults is essential.

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for adult and older adult inpatients, considering physical, psychological, and social factors
• Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based treatment programmes to promote mobility, independence, and wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice on safe moving and handling, falls prevention, and rehabilitation strategies.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues to deliver holistic patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
• Liaise with community services, social care, and carers to ensure safe and effective transitions of care

Patient & Carer Support

• Educate patients and carers on physiotherapy techniques, exercise programmes, and self‑management strategies.
• Provide reassurance, motivation, and clear communication tailored to individual needs.

Service Development & Facilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development of physiotherapy services within inpatient wards.
• Engage with the planned new therapy gym and refurbished Mulberry Ward (Working Age) and Laurel Ward (Older Adult) facilities, supporting the integration of enhanced rehabilitation opportunities once completed in late 2026.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation

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: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.